US cattle slaughter falls to 610,420 head; down 6.2% year-to-date

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US cattle slaughter falls to 610,420 head; down 6.2% year-to-date

Hide trading in the US was quiet at the end of the week on Friday July 12, with market participants reporting slow activity and little interest. 

Actual slaughter by classification

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