en.Wedoany.com Reported - Uruguay's cattle slaughter has experienced a notable decline following the production peak during the 481 quota window. According to a report by the National Meat Institute of Uruguay (INAC), in the week ending May 23, plants received a total of 43,554 head of cattle, a decrease of 3,620 head compared to the previous week, representing an 8% drop, and also an 8% decline compared to the same period last year.

The week-on-week change was mainly reflected in the heifer category, where slaughter decreased by 24% to 5,308 head; steers and cows fell by 5% to 24,673 head and 12,903 head, respectively.

Compared to the same period last year, the performance of different cattle categories varied significantly. Cow processing was notably lower year-on-year, with a decline of approximately 25%; while steer slaughter has stabilized in the annual comparison, with steer slaughter in the most recent week increasing by 7% compared to the same period last year.

The most active plants that week were MBRF-Tacuarembó (6,678 head), Las Piedras (3,780 head), and Minerva-Pulsa (3,707 head). By company, MBRF processed a total of 13,077 head across three plants, Minerva processed 10,023 head across three plants, and the Urgal family processed 6,360 head across two plants.

As of May 23, the cumulative cattle slaughter for May reached 133,337 head, a decrease of 23% compared to the same period last year. The total slaughter for May is estimated to be around 175,000 head, a reduction of 48,000 head compared to last year. This will mark the fifth consecutive month of industrial activity falling below the level of the same period last year, with a cumulative decrease of over 190,000 head over the five months.

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