Beef production in the EU fell by 3.7%

Production of beef and veal in the EU in the first quarter decreased by 1.8% compared to 2022, for beef the fall was 3.7%. The analysis of the experts of the European Union was published on July 22 by the online publication NieuweOogst. Growth showed only beef exports to Turkey in live weight. In 2022, beef and veal production in the EU decreased by 2.6%. Experts predicted a decline of 0.6%. The largest drop of 8% was observed in Germany. France, also a major beef producer, saw a 4% decline. In 2022, production growth was shown by Spain by 2% and Ireland by 4.5%. In 2022, the number of cattle (cattle) decreased for the third year in a row. In 2022, the herd of cattle decreased by 240 thousand heads or by 2.3%. The decrease in the number of dairy cows was lower than expected and amounted to 0.6%. The number of slaughtered animals in 2023 decreased as there were 2.2% fewer bulls aged 1 to 2 years. The drop in beef production in the first quarter of 2023 is attributed to ...