There are fewer and fewer cattle in Europe

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• PrimaryEurostat - EU livestock populations continued to decrease in 2024In 2024, the EU had 72 million bovine animals (cattle). Compared with previous years, all livestock populations continued to decrease.
• PrimaryEurostat - Agricultural production livestock and meat Statistics ExplainedAt the end of 2024, there were 72 million bovine animals in the EU, showing a continued decline in cattle numbers.
• SecondaryMeat The Facts - EU livestock populations continue to decrease according to EurostatCattle numbers declined by 8.7% over the period, indicating millions fewer animals in the EU.