France: Good calves remain in demand

Published 2023년 3월 3일

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The article discusses the current state of the calves market, focusing on the Montbéliards and other dairy calves. It highlights that these breeds are in high demand for export, with stable market volumes and regular commercial activity. Prices for good dairy calves have increased by 30 to 40€ compared to the same period last year. However, the quality of the supply is impacting the revaluation of light calves fattened in France. Prices are expected to remain stable for good Limousins, while those for good U conformation crosses are expected to rise. The trends are expected to maintain a good market balance for veal calves, with stable prices remaining until the end of March and starting September.

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Breeding and fattening calves – The good Montbéliards remain popular and very well valued for export. Demand is normal without more in heavy Prim’Holsteins in the face of competition from Irish calves on the Spanish market. Market volumes are stable and in line with the needs of integrators for end-of-summer releases. Commercial activity is regular with stable prices in good dairy calves, which are globally valued at 30 to. €40 more than last year at the same time. Sales are quite regular in the mid-range crosses which go to Spain, but the quality of the supply penalizes the revaluation of light calves fattened in France. The trend is for prices to remain stable in the good Limousins, but the good U conformation crosses are tending to progress. Veal Calves - Outputs provide a good market balance. Commercial activity is suitable for the ...

Source: Pleinchamp