France slaughter carcass weight: calves and young cattle
France slaughter carcass weight: calves and young cattle stood at 10.88 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 1964 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 | |
| Calves and young cattle | 10.88 | 10.76 | 11.16 | 10.68 | 11.97 | 12.42 | 10.88 | 11.35 | 12.36 | 10.86 | |
| Adult cattle | 86.08 | 89.13 | 90.57 | 82.16 | 95.02 | 97.68 | 87.78 | 92.2 | 98.54 | 91.94 |
Understanding france slaughter carcass weight: calves and young cattle
This indicator captures the collective post-slaughter mass of immature bovine animals and young cattle processed within authorized facilities. The metric tallies the dressed weight after the removal of blood, hide, head, feet, and internal organs, distinguishing this specific cohort from older bovine categories and alternative livestock species tracked in the broader table. Unlike head count metrics, this weight-based measurement reflects both the volume of animals processed and the average physical development or feeding outcomes of the livestock at the time of slaughter.
Analyzing this series requires accounting for distinct calendar patterns, including holiday closures and processing cycles that vary from month to month. Initial monthly releases rely on preliminary returns from abattoirs and are subject to routine administrative revisions as late paperwork is processed. When evaluating changes, analysts should rely primarily on matching-period comparisons against the corresponding month of the previous year to bypass predictable seasonal shifts in farm management and slaughter schedules. Confusing carcass weight figures with live animal weights or retail meat availability remains a frequent analytical error.
Frequently asked questions
- What exact parts of the animal are excluded from this carcass weight figure?
- The metric excludes the hide, head, feet, blood, and all visceral organs, counting solely the dressed weight of the hanging frame.
- Why is this specific age group tracked separately from mature cattle?
- Young cattle and calves differ significantly in feeding duration, market destination, and meat yield, requiring separate categorization for accurate agricultural monitoring.
- Are farm-gate slaughters intended for private consumption included here?
- No, the series strictly covers animals processed in commercial or authorized slaughterhouses reporting to official statistical collection bodies.