date:Jan 14, 2013
ughter that was partially offset by a 2.3% increase in carcass weights. However, the effect on consumption of beef does not always match the change in production. Domestic per capita consumption will depend on production levels but must be adjusted for beef imports and exports.
In 2013, per capita beef consumption is expected to drop 3.5%, less than the production decrease because beef imports will increase and beef exports will decrease, Peel said. The decrease in per capita beef consumption i