UK YEARBOOK 2008 - MEAT & LIVESTOCK

The Yearbook provides comprehensive data series for all aspects of the UK meat and livestock industry, from farm to fork. 

As well as for the UK as a whole, much of the data is shown separately for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

Livestock density maps and farm costings for selected production systems are a unique feature. 

The Yearbook also contains a chapter explaining the workings of the Common Agricultural Policy and how it applies in the UK. 

A biannual review focusing on the principal European and international markets.  It provides an up-to-date commentary on developments in important meat producing and trading countries of the world.  It is an important tool for those who trade across borders and who want complete information on competitor markets. 

It will help you to:
Identify market opportunity
Mobilise resources
Maximize returns
Retain competitive advantage

The publication, produced in June and December, is divided into four sections covering beef, sheep meat, pig meat and poultry meat. 

The December 2008 edition of the International Meat Market Review provides:

• a summary of key developments at world level and more specifically at European level for each species, including poultry meat
• commentary on developments in important meat producing and trading countries of the world with tables and graphs illustrating recent production, trade and price trends
• individual country forecasts of production and consumption for 2009

• Red meat self-sufficiency and security in the UK
• Recession and demand for meat
• Growth in the discounters' fresh meat sales
• UK and EU population changes and projections
• Food inflation in the EU
• Product flows in the red meat marketing chain
• Food and meat price inflation in the UK
• Sustainable food procurement
• European meat consumption
• Demographics of red meat consumption in the UK
• The UK bacon market  

Also in each issue there are regular chapters on:  

• The UK economy and forecast key economic indicators
• Recent trends in expenditure and consumption of meat and meat products
• Trends in retail and producer prices 

 Published quarterly:  March, June, September and December  

A monthly publication focusing on developments in the pig industry both at home and abroad, with price, production, trade and consumption data and articles on market trends, technical issues and industry developments.

Now in its 14th year, this pocket-sized reference book is packed with facts to give everyone in the industry an overview of key statistics for cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry.

50 tables and 14 colour charts showing:

• Supply chains
• Livestock numbers
• Abattoir numbers and throughputs
• Slaughterings, production and average carcase wegihts
• Trade in meat and live animals
• Consumption
• Producer and retail meat prices

A Pocketful of Meat Facts also includes key EU production, consumption and trade statistics.Price: £12 UK, £15 Non-UK  ISBN 978-1-904437-38-3

To order copies of A Pocketful of Meat Facts 2008 please contact Jo Stanton on 01908 844 396 or email jo.stanton@ahdbms.org.uk

PIG YEARBOOK 2008

Through implementing the ‘Road to Recovery’ the industry is encouraged to reduce its costs, optimise production and maximise the value it derives from domestic and overseas markets.

The new Pig Yearbook includes:

• analysis of GB and European costs of pig production up to farmgate level, plus costs of our primary competitors in the international market.
• Pigplan/WinPig results.  Surveyed financial and technical performance data for various pig production systems.
• pig meat supply and demand
• key industry statistics for UK and EU

The Pig Yearbook 2008 is available for £18 (BPEX Ltd levy payer)
£22 (UK standard). £28 (non-UK) from Jo Stanton
T: +44 (0)1908 844 396,  F: +44 (0)1908 609 823  jo.stanton@ahdbms.org.uk

Click here to print an order form.

Over 600 colour-coded points plotted

• Abattoirs, by size
• Auction markets, by size & species
• Significant processing plants
• Wholesale meat markets
• Significant international meat traders & wholesalers
• By-products processors
• Significant livestock procurement groups
• Inset maps showing density of breeding cattle, sheep & pigs

All presented against a background of County, Unitary Authority and Development Agency regions.

This new service provides a comprehensive index of existing EC legislation pertaining to the red meat industry. Updated and circulated monthly, it provides a timely and regular source of information on relevant legislation therefore saving you the need to actively check for updates. It also shows clearly when legislation has been amended or repealed. Through linking to the Official Journal website and using the reference numbers on the Index, you will have access to the most up-to-date version of each piece of legislation whenever you require it. By sub-dividing each Index into subject areas it is easy to quickly find the most relevant legislation pertinent to your need at the time.

The Index (available by email or post) is presented in five sections and any combination can be purchased:

Beef and Veal, Pig Meat, Sheep Meat, Veterinary issues, General Legislation