Value of exports of cattle, sheep and goats increases by 42pct in first four months

The export of cattle, sheep and goats amounted to 63.5 million euros in the period January 1 to April 30, 2011, reflecting a growth by nearly 42 percent as compared to same period last year and 18 times higher than that of imports of live animals of these species, according to data provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR).Live cattle have been exported to both EU countries, as well as to extra-community space, in a quantity of 16,646 tons, worth 32.9 ...

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