France: Integrators are increasing pressure on prices

Published 2024년 9월 9일

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The agricultural news article reports on the commercial climate and price pressures for dairy, mixed, or crossbred calves intended for fattening or breeding across several European markets. It highlights a deteriorating market in France for ordinary Blanc bleu, taupe, or grey crossbred calves, with a more positive reception in Spain for high-quality calves such as Prim’Holstein, Montbéliards, or heavy crossbreds. The demand for veal calves is steady, with prices recovering for standard calves and holding up for Limousins, despite challenges finding buyers for calves with health issues or specific breeds like Positive calves, MHE, or FCO. Industry experts forecast that integrators will continue to put pressure on prices across all categories, while veal calves are expected to maintain steady prices due to the balance in supply and demand, alongside favorable weather conditions and veal consumption.
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Calves for fattening and breeding – The commercial climate is deteriorating with buyers who have increased the pressure on the prices of dairy, mixed or crossbred calves intended for integration. The Spanish market remains in demand, which helps to mitigate the decline in good Prim’Holstein calves, Montbéliards or heavy crossbreds. Ordinary Blanc bleu, taupe or grey crossbreds are being mistreated in France. Prices are slightly sagging in U conformation meat crossbreds. Limousins are holding up. Positive calves, MHE or FCO are struggling to find buyers. Veal calves – Demand is steady, in the face of volumes without excess. Prices are recovering in standard calves. In quality subjects or subjects raised under the mother, demand is also more steady. Expert opinion: Calves: Integrators will maintain pressure ...
Source: Pleinchamp

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