Meat production, 1 half-year 2012, preliminary figures

A total of 61 300 tonnes of pork, 41 300 tonnes of poultry, 35 600 tonnes of beef and veal and 3 400 tonnes of mutton and lamb were approved during the first half of 2012.

Compared with the first half of 2011, the production of meat from cattle and poultry was almost the same in 2012. The production of meat from beef and veal decreased by 4 900 tonnes or 12 per cent from 2010 to 2011.

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