1367.2 - State and Regional Indicators, Victoria, Sep 2010  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 19/11/2010   
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LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTERING AND MEAT PRODUCTION

The trend estimate for the number of livestock slaughtered decreased by 89,200 (7.4%) between August 2009 and August 2010. Slaughtering of Sheep, Calves and Lambs decreased by 31.2%, 14.5% and 4.2% respectively, while slaughtering of Pigs and Cattle increased by 33.9% and 3.4%, respectively over the period.

Total livestock slaughtering, Victoria

Graph: Total livestock slaughtering, Victoria


Between August 2009 and August 2010, the trend estimate for total meat production for Victoria increased by 3167.3 tonnes (5.8%). The production of Mutton and Veal decreased by 24.4% and 11.3% respectively, while increases were recorded for Pig meat (33.8%), Beef (9.8%) and Lamb (1.2%) over the same period.

Total meat produced, Victoria

Graph: Total meat produced, Victoria


View underlying table as an Excel spreadsheet: Download Livestock slaughtering and meat production, Victoria: All series from the Download Page.




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