France slaughter carcass weight: cows
France slaughter carcass weight: cows stood at 37.35 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 | |
| Cows | 37.35 | 40.15 | 37.34 | 34.17 | 41.87 | 42.97 | 41.94 | 46.49 | 47.87 | 44.83 |
Understanding france slaughter carcass weight: cows
This indicator records the aggregate dressed carcass weight of adult female cattle processed in commercial abattoirs following the conclusion of their productive or reproductive lives. The compilation includes animals previously utilised for dairy output or beef suckler herds, measured after evisceration and skinning, while excluding young heifers and male stock. This grouping represents a major share of total bovine meat supply, linking shifts in the breeding herd inventory directly to processing volumes. It diverges from other adult cattle breakdowns by capturing the culling dynamics of the female herd.
Data interpretation must account for seasonal culling patterns linked to pasture cycles, milk pricing adjustments, and forage availability. Preliminary estimates incorporate partial sample returns and are routinely refined in subsequent publications as complete census forms arrive. Assessing annual changes relative to the same month in the prior year is recommended to neutralise seasonal production shifts and calendar irregularities. Observers should avoid confusing this output measure with direct counts of the live breeding herd population.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this category capture dairy cows removed from milk production?
- Yes, culled dairy cows form a substantial component of the adult female slaughter totals.
- How does this series relate to the broader adult cattle total?
- It isolates female animals, contrasting with separate breakdowns for bullocks, bulls, and heifers.
- Why is annual comparison preferred over month-on-month tracking?
- Culling practices follow strong seasonal rhythms, making year-on-year evaluation more reliable than consecutive month metrics.