Beef production from cows

Beef manufacturing from cows continues to grow in France, which, in its turn shows a decline in demand for imports, which affects the wholesale prices for meat in important countries-suppliers. France is a key market for beef from cows in the EU and, therefore, the growth of domestic farms inevitably has an impact on the European Union market. France is also a major producer of veal from the bulls. Recent projections show that meat production will grow, i.e. this year, the growth will continue the fourth year in a row. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that anyway it would be only slightly higher than in 2012. But then, it should be considered on the basis of the reduction of consumption of veal in France that is marked since then.

Beef production from milk cows

The complex milk EU market continues to influence the slaughter of dairy cows, which was the main reason for the growth of bovine beef production in 2016. But at the beginning of the current year, there are some signs that the butchering is slowed down, considering the significant changes in the global milk market in the second half of last year. In contrast, this year is projected the rise of cattle slaughtering, as manufacturers increased culling of herds. The butchering of underbrush is expected to be more stable. Slaughter weight is expected to increase, taking into account the high percentage of cows in the slaughter. In general, the growth of production of beef cows is projected at two percent in 2017, compared with the expected growth of three per cent in 2016.

 Beef production of bulls

Bull meat producing is expected to continue to fall and will be reduced to one percent in 2017. The number of dairy farms of young bulls in France decreased. Export of bulls is also growing, so the volume of domestic production of beef bulls will decrease. At the same time, the slaughter weight, it is expected to move up. Meat from bulls in France is not in great demand, so the market is more dependent on exports. Strong demand for beef in this category exists in Germany and Greece and helps compensate the reduced supply in key markets in Italy.