Beef kill: Weekly cattle supplies gradually increasing
The weekly number of cattle slaughtered has increased for the past two consecutive weeks, according to DAFM beef kill figures.
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The weekly number of cattle slaughtered has increased for the past two consecutive weeks, according to DAFM beef kill figures.
The number of beef cattle (excluding veal) slaughtered in the week ending Sunday, July 30, totaled 33,042 head according to DAFM figures.
Factory quotes for prime cattle have fallen by approximately 55c/kg since beef prices peaked in April of this year.
The weekly supply of factory cattle has fallen for the third consecutive week, according to latest figures from the DAFM.
The number of cattle slaughtered at DAFM approved factories this year is set to be the highest since 1999 or 23 years ago.