Guyana Beef

Guyana Beef

Facts about beef in Guyana

  • In 1992- Guyana’s meat consumption was 40g/person/day.
  • Almost 80% change was noted from 1992 to1997 with 72g/person/day meat consumption for Guyana’s.
  • In 2002- Guyana’s meat consumption per day was reported about 92 g/person/day.
  • After 5 years- almost 30% change was noted on Guyana’s meat consumption- where it reached 99g/person/day.
  • The consumption of beef for Guyana’s Hindus is negligible- and this group forms a significant part of the population- whereas the consumption of pork by the Muslims and Rastafarians is not permitted.