Meat production, 1st half-year 2004, preliminary figures

55 800 tonnes of pork, 44 000 tonnes of beef and veal and 26 600 tonnes of poultry were approved for the market during the first six months of 2004. The production of meat from pigs, poultry and cattle increased by 10, 8 and 3 per cent respectively. The production of other types of meat, particularly mutton, decreased.

Pork and poultry accounted for 64 per cent of the approved carcasses. The quantity of pork accounted for 43 per cent of the total meat production, while poultry accounted for 21 per cent.

Tables:

• Table 1 Public meat inspection. Carcasses approved for human consumption. 1st half year. Tons
• Table 2 Public meat inspection. Carcasses approved for human consumption. 1st half year. Number of carcasses