GB Animal Feed Statistical Notice - February to April 2009

The highlights of the latest report are as follows:

• In April 2009, the total GB retail production of animal feed was down 14.2 per cent compared with April 2008.
• In the same month, the total GB raw material usage in the retail production of animal feed was down 14 per cent compared with the corresponding month last year.
• In April 2009, the total GB integrated feed production was down 2.2 per cent compared with April 2008.
• For the period October to December 2008, quarterly average prices per tonne of animal feedingstuffs were the following:-
  • Cattle and calf feed - £199
  • Pig feed - £209
  • Poultry feed - £212
  • Sheep feed - £187

Further Reading

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