Low slaughter figures put production under pressure

Lower production was largely due to fewer slaughterings of both prime animals and cull cows. Carcase weights were also slightly lighter when compared to May 2019. Production for the year-to-date (Jan-May) now stands at 372,800 t, down 1% on the same period last year.

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Mixed beef production in the EU

Beef production in the EU was down 0.4% in March compared to the previous year. This brings production for the first quarter to 1.7 mill. t, up 0.3% on Q1 2019. more ››

• Prime slaughter: 155,600 head (-12% YoY)
• Cow slaughter: 42,500 head (-14% YoY)
• Prime average carcase weight: 346 kg (-1% YoY)
• Beef and veal production: 67,700 t (-13% YoY)

• Prime slaughter: 830,000 head (-1% YoY)
• Cow slaughter: 251,800 head (-4% YoY)
• Beef and veal production: 372,800 t (-1% YoY)
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  EU beef production declines

  The EU Commission has recently published the latest edition of its short-term outlook for agricultural markets. more ››