Accredited official statistics

Historical statistics notices on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in the UK, 2026

Previously published copies of the monthly Accredited Official statistics publication on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in the UK.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 12 March 2026

Documents

Monthly UK statistics on cattle, sheep and pig slaughter and meat production - January 2026 (published 12 February 2026)

https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20260224195837/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cattle-sheep-and-pig-slaughter/monthly-uk-statistics-on-cattle-sheep-and-pig-slaughter-and-meat-production-statistics-notice-data-to-december-2025

Details

This publication gives previously published copies of the Accredited Official Statistics publications on the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in 2026 in the UK for human consumption, the average dressed carcase weights and the quantity of meat produced in the UK.

Each publication gives the figures available at that time. The figures are subject to revision each month as new information becomes available.

Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics notice

For further information please contact: julie.rumsey@defra.gov.uk
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Published 12 March 2026