ANALYSIS: Veal Slaughter Remains Well Below Year Ago Levels
USDA data shows special-fed veal slaughter in the Northeast and North Central regions remains well below prior years, with year-to-date totals through mid-September 2025 at 50,984 head, down 35% from 2024 and over 40% below 2022. Weekly kills have consistently tracked under the 3-year average. According to some market participants, supplies remain short as calf availability continues to be limited, in part due to market competition and elevated young calf values.
Packers have also been operating on reduced schedules, with several noting difficulty securing consistent head...
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