Slaughter rates fall in Australia
01/03/2010
Abattoirs in Australia are experiencing shortages in supply as livestock slaughter rates across the country fall.
Compared to a year ago, current weekly rates of cattle slaughter are down by 16% on average, according to Meat and Livestock Australia. The slaughter rate for calves is down by 14%, for lambs by 17%, sheep by 30%, goats by 15% and pigs by 3%.
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