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Uruguay: low slaughter levels mean packer firms could close

04/09/2012

A number of packer firms in Uruguay have said they may have to cease production temporarily because of the low numbers of cattle arriving at the country’s abattoirs. One of the companies, Shneck, has already said it will close between September 6 and 28. Another, Carrasco, could close from mid-September until mid-October, and a third, Canelones, ...

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