France cattle carcass prices: cows R3
France cattle carcass prices: cows R3 stood at 712 on Oct 11, 2026, according to European Commission, Agri-food Data Portal – market prices reported by France. It is one of the indicators in the Weekly agricultural prices table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jan 6, 1991 to Oct 11, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Weekly agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 11-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 27-09-2026 | 20-09-2026 | 13-09-2026 | 06-09-2026 | 30-08-2026 | 23-08-2026 | 16-08-2026 | 09-08-2026 | |
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| Cattle (SEUROP grid) | |||||||||||
| Cows R3 | 712 | 716 | 715 | 719 | 715 | 716 | 714 | 709 | 708 | 707 | |
| Cows O3 | 573 | 579 | 582 | 585 | 584 | 587 | 592 | 592 | 592 | 592 |
Understanding france cattle carcass prices: cows R3
Wholesale carcass valuations for adult female cattle meeting the good conformation grade and standard fat cover criteria of the classification system are measured here. Values represent dressed weight pricing at the abattoir, excluding live transport, farm gate expenses, and retail butchering margins. Unlike male or young animal series, this metric captures culled dairy cows and older beef females, linking prices to dairy herd culling rates and secondary beef processing demand. It stands apart from other female categories like heifers through its focus on mature female cattle.
Interpreting this data requires tracking dairy sector economics and culling decisions, which often override traditional beef supply cycles. Early weekly estimates are subject to revision as regional slaughterhouse reports are finalized. Year-on-year comparisons provide the most honest assessment of market trends, mitigating the impact of seasonal dairy management practices. Users should avoid comparing cow carcass prices directly with young bull or steer series, as mature female meat serves different industrial and culinary purposes with distinct pricing structures.
Frequently asked questions
- What source livestock is primarily captured in this cow series?
- It predominantly reflects culled dairy cows and mature beef females reaching the end of their productive lives.
- Does this series include retail meat prices?
- No, figures represent wholesale dressed carcass valuations at the slaughterhouse.
- How do dairy sector trends affect these prices?
- Milk production economics and herd management culling decisions directly influence the volume and pricing of cow carcasses.