7215.0 - Livestock Products, Australia, Sep 2011 Quality Declaration 
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 14/11/2011   
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NUMBER OF LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTERED

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Source(s): Livestock Products, Australia (cat. no. 7215.0)



Cattle (excluding calves):
In the September quarter 2011, the number of cattle slaughtered (excluding calves) decreased by 1% to 1.8 million compared to the previous quarter.

Calves:
The number of calves slaughtered in the September quarter 2011 decreased by 5% to 168 thousand.

Sheep:
The number of sheep slaughtered in the September quarter 2011 decreased 3% to 1.1 million compared to the previous quarter.

Lambs:
Lamb slaughterings in the September quarter 2011 increased by 2% to 4.6 million.

Pigs:
Pig slaughterings in the September quarter 2011 increased by 1% to 1.2 million when compared to the previous quarter.

Chickens
Chicken slaughterings in the September quarter 2011 remained steady at 137.3 million when compared to the previous quarter.


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