Livestock and Meat Trade Data
Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 (Original item from September 19, 2011)
Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Factory Farming | Food Trends | Meat, Dairy, Egg Consumption
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Short Description:
The Economic Research Service (ERS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports monthly and annual data import/ export data on the meat trade. The data is available for free download.
Abstract:
Data Set Description:
"This data set contains monthly and annual data for imports and exports of live cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats, as well as beef and veal, pork, lamb and mutton, chicken meat, turkey meat, and eggs. The tables report physical quantities, not dollar values or unit prices. Data on beef and veal, pork, and lamb and mutton are on a carcass-weight-equivalent basis. Breakdowns by country are included."
"The data are based on U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census data. For beef, lamb, mutton, and pork, ERS converts the quantity data from a product-weight basis to a carcass-weight-equivalent basis. For details on data sources, product descriptions, carcass-weight conversions, and regional country groupings..."
Spot Check Number:
1819
Sponsor:
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Animal Type:
Poultry, Farm Animals, Cows, Pigs
Record Type:
Data and Statistics, Organizational Publication or Materials
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Population Descriptors:
United States, farm animals, international
Year Conducted:
September 19, 2011
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