The number of cow cuts increased moderately

The number of cow cuts increased slightly this year. Until August 7.6 percent more cows and and 11.1 percent more heifers were slaughtered in Hungary than in the previous year – the Ministry of Agriculture told MTI.

The ministry told that the number of cuts is increased because of the VAT rate on cattle fell to 5 percent from 1 January 2015. At the same time they stressed that the increase in the number of cuts does not necessarily mean a reduction in dairy herds. (MTI)