Cutbacks did not affect slaughtering or cattle supply
Total cattle slaughtering so far this year was 6% higher than last year, and sheep slaughtering 48% higher than last year, despite reduced funding for temporary veterinary inspectors’ shifts in the factories.
Meat plant operators were allowed flexibility in the first and second quarters to enable them meet commercial commitments. But they must stay within a reduced annual allocation, and must plan their activities to maximise the efficient use of the resources available.
