Cattle slaughter returned to around 40,000 head

Cattle slaughter posted a moderate increase last week, returning to around 40,000 head, although activity remains clearly below year-ago levels.

INAC reported that 40,139 cattle were slaughtered in the week ended August 15, 1,245 head more than in the previous one, an increase of 3%, but nearly 6,000 head below the same week last year.