Statistics (Slaughtered Animals)

Number of animals slaughtered in 2004 ( FAOSTAT, 2005 ).


US

European Union (25)

Denmark

Ireland

Sweden

Beef and Veal

34,800,000

29,996,501

581,000

1,850,000

490,000

Mutton and lamb

2,900,000

66,880,316

70,000

3,200,000

193,000

Pig

103,000,000

246,324,236

22,499,998

3,000,000

3,305,000

Chicken

(1000) 

8,950,000

5,880,620

135,000

90,000

74,500

Turkey

(1000)

256,500

272,422

1,000

4,800

650

Horse

80,000

384,672

2,800

6,500

5,500

Dairy cow

8,970,000

24,202,635

600,000

1,135,700

403,735