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The 2027 UK lamb slaughter forecast to drop another 3%

This comes on the back of a likely 3% reduction in 2026, with numbers declining on the back of a reduced breeding ewe flock and higher losses from bluetongue.

NEWS 11 November 2026

The 2027 UK lamb slaughter forecast to drop another 3%

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The 2027 UK lamb slaughter forecast to drop another 3%

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