Commercial red meat production in the U-S in May was down 4 per cent from a year ago.
The USDA reports beef production was down 7 per cent, veal down 16 per cent, lamb and mutton down 14 per cent and pork production up slightly from May of 2014.
Total U-S cattle slaughter in May was down 10 per cent from a year ago, hog slaughter was up 1 per cent.
So far this year, U-S commercial red meat production is up slightly from 2014 figures.
Accumulated beef production is down 5 per cent while pork production is up 6 per cent so far this year compared to the same time last year.
The USDA says veal production is down 22 per cent while lamb and mutton production is down 5 per cent.
