Spain: The number of cows dropped in February and is now 3.2% lower

Published 2023년 3월 20일

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Spain's dairy industry is facing a challenge as the number of cows and heifers has decreased by 3.2% and 0.3% respectively compared to the previous year, totaling 784,846 cows and 271,142 heifers in March 2023. This decline is attributed to producers ceasing production due to financial losses, leading to a reduction in farm numbers and a 2.2% drop in production in 2022, despite price increases in the fourth quarter of the same year. The industry's future depends on the actions taken by the industry, distribution, and consumers to maintain milk supply and profitability.

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To continue reading the article, log in with your account or sign up for MilkPoint. Get access to exclusive content! The decrease in the number of cows and heifers in Spain makes it clear that producers are not willing to continue producing at a loss and that they prefer to sell their animals for meat rather than continue taking out loans so that the industry and distribution can continue to maintain their margins. In March 2023, the dairy cattle census in Spain was 784,846 cows, which represents a drop of 3.2% compared to the same month of the previous year and compared to the immediately previous month, there is a drop of 0. 3%. There are already 25,642 fewer cows. Regarding the census of heifers, in March 2023 it reached 271,142 animals, which represents an increase of 0.8% compared to the same month of last year and a decrease of 0.7% compared to the immediately previous month. Last year, 7% of livestock farmers also ...

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