In 2020, around 4.63 million beef cattle were slaughtered across New Zealand, an increase from previous year's value. New Zealand has a strong livestock industry, with the red meat sector responsible for a significant portion of the country's GDP.
Total number of beef cattle slaughtered in New Zealand from 2017 to 2020 with a forecast for 2021 (in 1,000s)
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GAIN. (March 2, 2021). Total number of beef cattle slaughtered in New Zealand from 2017 to 2020 with a forecast for 2021 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1004967/new-zealand-beef-cattle-slaughter-number/
GAIN. "Total number of beef cattle slaughtered in New Zealand from 2017 to 2020 with a forecast for 2021 (in 1,000s)." Chart. March 2, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1004967/new-zealand-beef-cattle-slaughter-number/
GAIN. (2021). Total number of beef cattle slaughtered in New Zealand from 2017 to 2020 with a forecast for 2021 (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1004967/new-zealand-beef-cattle-slaughter-number/
GAIN. "Total Number of Beef Cattle Slaughtered in New Zealand from 2017 to 2020 with a Forecast for 2021 (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Mar 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1004967/new-zealand-beef-cattle-slaughter-number/
GAIN, Total number of beef cattle slaughtered in New Zealand from 2017 to 2020 with a forecast for 2021 (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1004967/new-zealand-beef-cattle-slaughter-number/ (last visited May 23, 2024)
Total number of beef cattle slaughtered in New Zealand from 2017 to 2020 with a forecast for 2021 (in 1,000s) [Graph], GAIN, March 2, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1004967/new-zealand-beef-cattle-slaughter-number/