UK cattle and calf feed total production
UK cattle and calf feed total production stood at 311.8 thousand tonnes in Jul 2026, according to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). It is one of the indicators in the Livestock, meat and feed table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Livestock, meat and feed table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle and calf feed, total6 | 311.8 | 329.1 | 299.3 | 341.1 | 409.1 | 350 | 384.9 | 444.6 | 376.9 | 376.9 | |
| Calf feed, total | 14.4 | 15.6 | 14 | 16 | 19.4 | 15.8 | 18.3 | 20.3 | 16.8 | 16.4 | |
| Dairy cow compounds | 163.9 | 176.2 | 160.3 | 175.2 | 196.2 | 165.5 | 176.7 | 208.4 | 184.6 | 189.5 |
Understanding UK cattle and calf feed total production
Mill production statistics aggregate the monthly volume of manufactured feed specifically formulated for cattle and calves across Great Britain. The measure encompasses all industrial compounds, custom blends, and protein concentrates destined for bovine diets, regardless of the animal's age or production stage. It excludes unmixed grains, roughage, and feed produced for pigs, poultry, or sheep. This total serves as the parent category for specialist bovine rations, capturing total industrial output directed to the cattle sector.
When reviewing these figures, analysts must look at annual rather than monthly trends to filter out seasonal forage availability and winter housing adjustments. Initial estimates are frequently revised as late survey submissions are processed. Care should be taken not to equate feed production volumes directly with live cattle population numbers, as feeding rates vary widely across production systems.
Frequently asked questions
- What feedingstuff types are included within this cattle feed total?
- The total aggregates compound feeds, custom blends, and protein concentrates formulated specifically for bovine diets.
- Does this series incorporate feed consumed by sheep or pigs?
- No, this series is strictly restricted to feed manufactured for cattle and calves.
- Why do monthly figures often see subsequent revisions?
- Statistical agencies update early estimates as late statutory returns arrive from commercial feed mills.