Weekly Red Meat Slaughter

Number of head for cattle, calves, hogs, sheep and lamb from federally inspected slaughterhouses.

Data Source:

Federally Inspected Slaughter: Canadian Food Inspection Agency as compiled by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Animal Industry Division, except cattle and calves which is the Canadian Beef Grading Agency as compiled by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Data and Resources

Additional Info

Field Value
Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:28 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:28 (UTC)
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