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Run of lower quarterly slaughter ends in Brazil

03/01/2012

The authorities in Brazil have reported official cattle slaughter statistics for the third quarter of 2011. During the three-month period, Brazilian abattoirs slaughtered almost 7.3 million head of cattle, which represents an increase of 3.1% compared to the second quarter or 2011. Beef industry commentators in Brazil have pointed out that these...

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