Beef
1.1 million cattle were slaughtered in Ireland between January and August this year, according to new data from the CSO.
Between January and July 2026, cattle slaughterings decreased by 8.5% when compared with the same period in 2025.
Agri-Business
Between January and June 2026, cattle slaughterings decreased by 10.8%, figures from the CSO show.
Between January and April 2026, cattle slaughterings decreased by 14.8% when compared with the same period in 2025.
Between January and June 2025, cattle slaughterings decreased by 1.1% when compared with the same period in 2024, according to the CSO
