Meat of cattle, fresh or chilled

CPC v2.1 Code: 21111

About meat of cattle, fresh or chilled

cpc code 21111 covers the production and trade of fresh or chilled meat from cattle. This is a crucial industry within the broader agricultural and food processing sectors, providing a vital source of protein and other essential nutrients for consumers worldwide. Cattle farming and meat production play a significant role in the global economy, contributing to food security, employment, and economic development in many regions.

Production process

The production of fresh or chilled cattle meat involves several key steps. Cattle are typically raised on farms or ranches, where they are fed and cared for until they reach the appropriate age and weight for slaughter. The animals are then transported to specialized slaughterhouses, where they are humanely killed and their carcasses are processed. The meat is then inspected, cut, and packaged for distribution to wholesalers, retailers, and other consumers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of fresh or chilled cattle meat include live cattle, feed (such as grains, hay, and silage), water, and various equipment and facilities for raising, transporting, and processing the animals. Specialized machinery, such as slaughtering and butchering equipment, is also necessary. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including farmers, ranchers, and meat processing workers.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 21111 is fresh or chilled beef and veal, which is then distributed to a variety of downstream industries and consumers. These outputs may be further processed or consumed directly. Other related codes that may consume the output of this industry include 21112 Meat of cattle, frozen, 21113 Meat of buffaloes, fresh, chilled or frozen, and 21119 Other bovine meat, fresh, chilled or frozen.

Family tree for meat of cattle, fresh or chilled

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2'>2: Food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21'>21: Meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/211'>211: Meat and meat products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2111'>2111: Meat of mammals, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21111'>21111: Meat of cattle, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21112'>21112: Meat of buffalo, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21113'>21113: Meat of pigs, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21114'>21114: Meat of rabbits and hares, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21115'>21115: Meat of sheep, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21116'>21116: Meat of goat, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21117'>21117: Meat of camels and camelids, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21118'>21118: Meat of horses and other equines, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21119'>21119: Other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    

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