France slaughter carcass weight: bullocks and bulls
France slaughter carcass weight: bullocks and bulls stood at 33.53 thousand tonnes in Aug 2026, according to Eurostat – slaughtering in slaughterhouses, monthly (apro_mt_pheadm), Agreste. It is one of the indicators in the Livestock production (monthly) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1968 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Livestock production (monthly) table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovine animals | 96.95 | 99.89 | 101.73 | 92.85 | 106.98 | 110.1 | 98.66 | 103.55 | 110.89 | 102.8 | |
| Adult cattle | 86.08 | 89.13 | 90.57 | 82.16 | 95.02 | 97.68 | 87.78 | 92.2 | 98.54 | 91.94 | |
| Bullocks and bulls | 33.53 | 32.76 | 36.54 | 31.73 | 34.25 | 35.57 | 29.84 | 28.97 | 32.64 | 30.25 |
Understanding france slaughter carcass weight: bullocks and bulls
The series tracks the total dressed carcass weight obtained from the processing of male adult bovine animals, specifically castrated males and mature breeding bulls. The measurement records the mass of the slaughtered animal after removing hide, head, and internal organs, excluding all female cattle and immature young stock. This male-specific adult category isolates a distinct component of beef production, often driven by specialised meat-rearing practices and concentrated feeding regimens. It differs from cow and heifer aggregates by reflecting male growth trajectories and distinct market specifications.
Seasonality plays a notable role as finishing periods align with forage availability and feedlot marketing schedules, introducing regular monthly patterns. Initial estimates are subject to periodic revisions as late-reporting abattoirs submit their final processing logs. Analysts should prioritise matching the current month against the equivalent period from the prior year to bypass distortions from varying working days. Care should be taken not to infer live animal export volumes from these domestic abattoir weights.
Frequently asked questions
- Which specific livestock types are grouped under this classification?
- It combines both castrated male cattle and mature uncastrated breeding bulls.
- How does this series differ from the general adult cattle metric?
- It focuses solely on male animals, whereas the broader adult category also incorporates cows and heifers.
- What causes revisions to early monthly figures in this category?
- Late administrative submissions and delayed reporting from regional processing facilities prompt subsequent data adjustments.