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Red meat production down 4% on year

 

According to USDA, commercial red meat production during October 2014 was 4.319 billion pounds, 4% below October 2013.

Beef came out at 2.172 billion pounds, 6% less than last year, with the kill down 9% at 2.641 million head and average live weight up 28 pounds to 1,355 pounds.

Pork was reported at 2.127 billion pounds, 2% lower than a year ago, with the slaughter declining 4% to 9.953 million head and average live weight gaining eight pounds at 286 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production was pegged at 13.4 million pounds, a 2% increase, with the kill slightly lower at 207,700 head and average live weight three pounds higher at 129 pounds.

So far this year, 2014 U.S. red meat production is 39.451 billion pounds, down 4% from this time last year.