Austria increases exports of breeding cattle

Largest importers According to the Austrian cattle breeders' association Rinderzucht Austria, in the first half of 2024 Austria exported its breeding cattle mainly to Turkey. In absolute numbers, 8,500 breeding cattle were sold to Turkey during the reporting period, which is an increase of 5,100 compared to the same period last year. Overall, sales of breeding cattle abroad increased by 10 percent to almost 17 thousand animals. Pregnant calves were mainly weaned. The second most important importer of breeding cattle from Austria during the reporting period was Italy. 3,000 animals were sold there, which accounted for 18 percent of the animals sold. Sales to Algeria fell sharply by 3,200 animals. Simmental exports dominate According to Rinderzucht Austria, ...