- Regional exporters satisfied with the outcome of the Anuga fair
- Record beef exports confirmed in September for Brazil
- Another point of conflict between Marfrig and Minerva
- China once again consolidates as Uruguay’s main beef market
- Volume under quota 481 more than doubles the quarterly limit
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Sheep slaughter reaches highest level since February
Sheep slaughter rose by 4,706 head in the week ending October 11, reaching the highest volume since late February, according to INAC. A total of 17,093 sheep were processed.
Cattle slaughter surpasses 40,000 head after three weeks
After three consecutive weeks below 40,000 head, Uruguay’s cattle slaughter exceeded that threshold in the week ending October 11, according to INAC. A total of 41,067 head were processed — an increase of 6,518 head (19%) compared to the previous week and 5% above the same week last year.
Australia: sheep and lamb production poised for growth
The national flock in Australia is estimated at 74.2 million head as of June 2025. Consecutive below-average seasonal conditions across SA, Victoria and southern NSW have elevated lamb slaughter and a sharp mutton turn-off increase. With conditions expected to improve, ewe retention is anticipated to rise through 2026, laying groundwork for a considered rebuild.

Animal welfare is “essential” for most Europeans
Animal welfare protection is considered “essential” by more than eight in ten Europeans, according to a Eurobarometer survey published last Thursday. Eighty-four percent of respondents believe that the welfare of farm animals should be better protected in their country, and a similar share (83%) supports limiting the transport time of live animals.
ASF cases decline in Europe
In September, there was a slight decrease in the number of African swine fever (ASF) infections among farmed or privately raised pigs in Europe. A total of 131 farms or pig holdings were infected, compared with 151 in July and 149 in August. The number of ASF cases in wild boars also continued to fall significantly, with 392 infected animals detected in September, down from 655 in July and 530 in August.
Political pressure complicates EUDR delay
The proposal by the European Commission to postpone the entry into force of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by another year—until December 31, 2026—is facing growing resistance within the European Parliament, according to FoodNavigator.com. At least eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from left-wing, green, and socialist parties have expressed their opposition to reopening the regulation to allow a further delay.

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