Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2745of 8 December 2023laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards animal production statistics(Text with EEA relevance)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2745 of 8 December 2023 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards animal production statistics (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on statistics on agricultural input and output, amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 617/2008 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1165/2008, (EC) No 543/2009 and (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 96/16/EC OJ L 315, 7.12.2022, p. 1. , and in particular Article 4(6), Article 5(10), Article 7(2), Article 7(3) and Article 9(4) thereof, Whereas: (1) Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 establishes an integrated framework for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics related to agricultural inputs and outputs. In order to ensure that comparable data are produced by Member States and to achieve harmonisation within the agricultural statistics system, it is necessary to specify the technical elements of the statistics on agricultural inputs and outputs as regards animal production to be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat). (2) These elements consist of the list of variables, the descriptions of the variables, the observation units, the precision requirements to be applied, the methodological rules to be applied, and the deadlines for transmitting the data, where appropriate. (3) When setting up the data collection systems, Member States should favour options that minimise the number of confidential values in their data. (4) It is necessary to specify the variables for which the regional and organic dimensions are required as they are needed only for some variables. (5) The coverage of the data sets should be specified beyond the requirements in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379, where appropriate, to avoid inconsistencies between Member States. (6) The reference periods mentioned in Article 9(4) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 should be further specified to ensure comparability of the statistics between Member States. (7) Pursuant to Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379, Member States can be exempted from providing specific data for predefined variables at certain deadlines if the impact of these Member States on the Union total of those variables is limited. This is the case if their production is below specific thresholds. It is necessary to specify those thresholds, the methodology used to set them up, the sources of data used in applying this methodology, and the data to which this exemption applies. (8) Pursuant to Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379, Member States can also be exempted from transmitting specific data for predefined variables where their impact in relation to the agricultural production at national or regional level is limited. It is necessary to specify reference threshold values for the variables subject to exemptions.

(9) Quality requirements should be proportionate and ensure that the cost and burden of producing statistics stays reasonable. Therefore, while Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 requires that all statistics be representative of the statistical population of the relevant geographical area, only some of the required variables should be subject to further precision requirements in this Regulation. (10) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the European Statistical System Committee as established by Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics and repealing Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1101/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities, Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community Statistics, and Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom establishing a Committee on the Statistical Programmes of the European Communities (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164). , HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Data requirements Member States shall provide data on the domain of animal production statistics referred to in Article 5(1), point (a) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379 in the form of aggregated data sets. The data on total and organic production shall be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) at the required geographical level referred to in Article 5(10), point (b)(iii), of Regulation (EU) 2022/2379, and as set out in Annexes I, II and III.

Article 2

Datasets

1. The data contents of the datasets are specified in: (a) Annex I for topic (i), livestock and meat, for the detailed topics: (i) livestock populations; (ii) meat production; (iii) animal delivery; (b) Annex II for topic (ii), eggs and chicks, for the detailed topics: (i) eggs for consumption; (ii) eggs for hatching and farmyard poultry chicks; (iii) structure of hatcheries; (c) Annex III for topic (iii), milk and milk products, for the detailed topics: (i) milk produced and used on the agricultural holdings; (ii) milk availabilities to the dairy sector; (iii) uses of milk and dairy materials by the dairy sector and resulting products; (iv) monthly uses of cows’ milk by the dairy sector; (v) structure of the dairy enterprises.
2. For each dataset, Section I specifies: (a) a description of the data contents; (b) the variables to be provided at national and, where required, at regional level; (c) the variables to be provided on organic production; (d) the deadlines for transmission of the data to the Commission (Eurostat); (e) the reference periods.
3. For each dataset, Section II specifies, where appropriate: (a) a description of the measurement units; (b) technical requirements related to the variables; (c) thresholds for exemptions to data transmission deadlines; (d) thresholds for regional data transmissions;

(e) coverage specifications. 4. For each dataset, Section III specifies methodological rules, where relevant.

Article 3

Precision requirements

1. When data collections are conducted based on statistical samples, Member States shall ensure that the weighted results are representative of the statistical population within the relevant geographical unit and are designed to meet the precision requirements set out in Annex IV.
2. Where precision requirements are not applicable, for example due to sources other than statistical surveys, Member States shall ensure that the statistics are representative of the scope that they describe and meet the quality criteria laid down in Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009.

Article 4

Descriptions For the purpose of this Regulation, the descriptions of terms as set out in Annex V shall apply.

Article 5

Methodology for exemptions

1. The Commission shall grant data transmission exemptions for variables or groups of variables in datasets of the topics (i) livestock and meat, (ii) eggs and chicks, and (iii) milk and milk products. Those exemptions shall be based on reference threshold values and shall be granted if their application does not reduce the information on the expected EU total of the corresponding variable by more than 5 %. The reference threshold values for the variables subject to exemptions shall be those laid down in each Section II of Annexes I, II and III. The Commission (Eurostat) shall calculate reference threshold values for those variables based on a three-year average of statistical data. If annual data are not available for that three-year period, the threshold shall refer to other data for the same period, representative at the required geographical level as set out in Annexes I, II and III, to be provided by the Member State or States in question.
2. A Member State where the value of a variable has been lower than or equal to the reference threshold value for three successive years shall be exempted from transmitting data on this variable for the deadlines set out in each Section II of the data sets in Annexes I, II and III. The exemption shall be automatically revoked if the value of the variable for the Member State exceeds the reference threshold value for three successive years. The Member State shall start transmitting data on that variable for the reference year following the third consecutive year in which the reference threshold value is exceeded. The exemption shall be automatically reinstated if the value of the variable for the Member State is lower or equal to the reference threshold value for three successive years. If annual data are not available at the Commission for that three-year period, the Member State or States in question shall provide other data representative at the required geographical level as set out in Annexes I, II and III.
3. The Commission may amend any of these reference threshold values if the average EU total stays lower than 90 % or higher than 110 % of the EU total used for calculating the reference threshold values for three successive years. If annual data are not available at the Commission for that three-year period, the Member State or States in question shall provide representative national data for the calculation of that total.

1. The Commission shall grant exemptions to Member States for predefined variables in the event that the impact of the variable is limited in relation to the agricultural production at national or regional level. Those exemptions shall be based on reference threshold values as laid down in Section II of Annex III.

Article 6

Entry into force This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply from 1 January 2025. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 8 December 2023. For the Commission The President Ursula von der Leyen

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ANNEX I Livestock and meat Data set i.1 Livestock populations Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:i.Livestock and meatDetailed topic:i.1Livestock populations SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the number of animals held by agricultural holdings on the territory of a Member State, as their number at the reference date or their average during the reference period, including those certified organic. Data set i.1, part 1 Livestock population at a reference date Livestock categoriesFrequencyAnnual dataReference dateMay/JuneNovember/DecemberDeadlinesProvisional 15 September NFinal 15 October NProvisional 15 February N+1Final 15 May N+130 June N+1Bovine animalsHDHDHDHD, RHDOHDBovine animals, less than 1 year oldHDHDHDHD, RHDFor slaughterHDHDHDHD, RHDNot for slaughterHDHDHDHD, RHDBovine male animals, less than 1 year old not for slaughterHDHDHDHD, RHDBovine female animals, less than 1 year old not for slaughterHDHDHDHD, RHD Bovine animals 1 to less than 2 years oldHDHDHDHD, RHDMale bovines 1 to less than 2 years oldHDHDHDHD, RHDHeifers 1 to less than 2 years oldHDHDHDHD, RHDHeifers 1 to less than 2 years old for slaughterHDHDHDHD, RHDHeifers 1 to less than 2 years old not for slaughterHDHDHDHD, RHDBovine animals 2 years old and overHDHDHDHD, RHDMale bovines, 2 years old and overHDHDHDHD, RHDHeifers, 2 years old and overHDHDHDHD, RHDHeifers, 2 years old and over, for slaughterHDHDHDHD, RHDHeifers, 2 years old and over, not for slaughterHDHDHDHD, RHDCowsHDHDHDHD, RHDDairy cowsHDHDHDHD, RHDOHDNon-dairy cowsHDHDHDHD, RHDof which buffaloesHDHDHDHD, RHDBuffalo cowsHDHDHDHD, RHDOther buffaloesHDHDHDHD, RHDPigsHDHDHDHD, RHDOHDPigs of less than 50 kg live weightHDHDHDHD, RHDPiglets, of less than 20 kg live weightHDHDHDHD, RHDOther pigs of 20 kg to less than 50 kg live weightHDHDHDHD, RHD Pigs for slaughter, including cull boars and cull sows, of 50 kg and more live weightHDHDHDHD, RHDPigs, from 50 kg to less than 80 kg live weightHDHDHDHD, RHDPigs, from 80 kg to less than 110 kg live weightHDHDHDHD, RHDPigs, 110 kg or over live weightHDHDHDHD, RHDBreeding pigs, of 50 kg and more live weightHDHDHDHD, RHDBreeding boarsHDHDHDHD, RHDCovered sowsHDHDHDHD, RHDof which covered giltsHDHDHDHD, RHDSows, not coveredHDHDHDHD, RHDof which gilts not yet coveredHDHDHDHD, RHDSheepHDHD, RHDOHDEwes and ewe-lambsHDHD, RHDMilk ewes and ewe-lambsHDHD, RHDNon milk ewes and ewe-lambsHDHD, RHDOther sheepHDHD, RHDGoatsHDHD, RHDOHDBreeding female goatsHDHD, RHDOther goatsHDHD, RHDNThe year that the data refer toHDNumber of animals (1000 heads) at national levelRHDNumber of animals (1000 heads) at regional levelOHDNumber of organic animals (1000 heads) at national level

Reference date: The data shall refer to a given day in the periods indicated in the table. The Member States shall indicate this day in the metadata provided with the data. Data set i.1, part 2 Average livestock population Years ending with 3, 6 and 0 Livestock categoriesFrequencyAnnualData three times per decadeDeadlines30 April N+130 June N+130 April N+1Poultry (excluding chicks)ChickensBroilersAHD, RAHDOAHDLaying hensAHD, RAHDOAHDLaying hens producing eggs for consumptionAHD, RAHDOAHDPoultry other than chickenAHDDucksAHDGeeseAHDTurkeysAHDOstrichesAHDOther poultry fowls n.e.c.AHDRabbitsAHDSpecies not reared for human consumptionFur animalsFoxesAHDRaccoon dogsAHDMinksAHDChinchillasAHDOther fur animals, n.e.cAHDNThe year that the data refer toAHDAverage number of animals (1000 heads) at national levelRAHDAverage number of animals (1000 heads) at regional levelOAHDAverage number of organic animals (1000 heads) at national levelReference periodCalendar year The data shall cover the average number of animals during the calendar year. SECTION II Description of the measurement units Number of animals refers to the total number of animals that are held on agricultural holdings, excluding animals in transport or in slaughterhouses. Number of organic animals refers to animals that are fully compliant with the principles and rules of organic production and raised under certified organic management at farm level, as set out in (i) Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 1). or, where applicable, in the most recent Union legislation and (ii) the corresponding national implementing rules. These animals are included in the total number of animals. Average number of animals refers to the average daily number of animals that are held on agricultural holdings, excluding animals in transport or in slaughterhouses. This number shall take into account seasonal fluctuations, as well as temporary breaks in production. Data transmission exemptions The reference threshold values referred to in Article 5(1) are: Data source: Latest available final November/December data The exempted Member States shall transmit the data for the reference years ending with 3, 6 and 0. Reference variableReference thresholdTransmission exemptionTotal number of bovine animals600000 headsData on May/June populationTotal number of pigs1300000 headsData on May/June populationTotal number of sheep600000 headsData on November/December populationTotal number of goats130000 headsData on November/December populationTotal number of broilers8000000 headsAnnual dataTotal number of laying hens5000000 headsAnnual data Regional data transmission Member States shall provide regional data: for bovine animals if the region has more than 75000 bovine animals or if more than 5 % of the national number of live bovine animals are raised in the region;

for pigs if the region has more than 150000 pigs or if more than 5 % of national number of pigs are raised in the region; for sheep if more than 100000 sheep or if more than 5 % of the national number of sheep are raised in the region; for goats if more than 25000 goats or if more than 5 % of the national number of goats are raised in the region; for broilers if more than 1500000 broilers or if more than 5 % of the national number of broilers are raised in the region; for laying hens if more than 1000000 laying hens or if more than 5 % of the national number of laying hens are raised in the region. The regional data are required for the same reference years or dates as the national data. Data set i.2 Meat production Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:i.Livestock and meatDetailed topic:i.2Meat production SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the weights of the carcasses and numbers of the animals slaughtered on the territory of a Member State during the reference period, whether in slaughterhouses or not, and that are fit for human consumption, including organic ones. Livestock categories 2.1 Slaughtering in slaughterhouses 2.2 Slaughtering carried out other than in slaughterhouses Frequency and deadlinesMonthly dataAnnual dataMonthly dataAnnual dataM + 60 days31 May N + 130 June N +1M + 120 days30 June N + 1Bovine animalsHD, THD, TOHD, OTHD, THD, TCalvesHD, THD, THD, THD, TYoung bovinesHD, THD, THD, THD, THeifersHD, THD, THD, THD, TCowsHD, THD, THD, THD, TBullsHD, THD, THD, THD, TBullocksHD, THD, THD, THD, TPigs (swine of domestic species)HD, THD, TOHD, OTHD, THD, TSheepHD, THD, TOHD, OTHD, THD, TLambsHD, THD, THD, THD, TOther sheepHD, THD, THD, THD, TGoatsHD, THD, TOHD, OTHD, THD, T PoultryHD, TChickensHD, THD, TOHD, OTDucksHD, THD, TGeeseHD, TTurkeysHD, THD, TOstrichesHD, TOther poultry fowls n.e.cHD, TEquidaeHD, THD, TRabbits (of domestic species)HD, TOHD, OTNThe year that the data refer toMThe month that the data refer toHDNumber of slaughtered animals (1000 carcasses) at national levelTCarcass weights (1000 tonnes) at national levelOHDNumber of slaughtered organic animals (carcasses) at national levelOTCarcass weights (tonnes) of organic animals at national levelReference periodsMonth, calendar year SECTION II Description of the measurement units Number of slaughtered animals: The number of carcasses of animals whose meat is deemed fit for human consumption. Carcass weight: The cold carcass weight of slaughtered animals whose meat is deemed fit for human consumption. Organic animals refer to animals that are fully compliant with the principles and rules of organic production and raised under certified organic management on agricultural holdings in the Member State and certified as organic according to (i) Regulation (EU) 2018/848 or, where applicable, in the most recent Union legislation and (ii) the corresponding national implementing rules. The slaughtered organic animals are those slaughtered on the territory of the same Member State. They are accounted for in the total numbers of slaughtered animals.

Data transmission exemptions The animal category reference thresholds referred to in Article 5(1) are the following: Data source: Slaughtering statistics transmitted regularly to Eurostat Reference variablesConditions for exemptionTransmission exemptionCarcass weight by animal categoryAnnual carcass weight of animals slaughtered other than in slaughterhouses is lower thanCalves and young bovines500 tonnesMonthly data on slaughtering carried out other than in slaughterhouses for the animal categoryOther bovine animals650 tonnes Pigs3700 tonnesSheep1100 tonnesGoats300 tonnesMonthly dataNo confidential valueCorresponding annual data Data set i.3 Animal delivery Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:i.Livestock and meatDetailed topic:i.3Animal delivery SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the gross indigenous production (GIP) forecast, meaning the number of animals expected to be delivered by the framework of agricultural holdings of a Member State abroad or to the slaughterhouses in the Member State, or to be otherwise slaughtered. Slaughtered animals not fit for human consumption shall be excluded. Data set i.3, part 1 Bovine delivery forecast Livestock categoriesHalf-yearly dataReference periods 1.1 – 30.6 N 1.7 – 31.12 N 1.1 – 30.6 N+1 1.7 – 31.12 N 1.1 – 30.6. N+1 1.7 – 31.12 N+1 Deadlines15 February N15 September NBovine animalsHDHDCalves and young bovinesHDHDHeifersHDHDCowsHDHDMale bovine animals, 1 year old or overHDHDNThe year that the data refer toHDGross indigenous production in number of animals (1000 heads)FrequencyTwice a year (3 half year periods) Data set i.3, part 2 Pig delivery forecast Livestock categoriesQuarterly dataReference periods 1.1 – 31.3 N 1.4 – 30.6 N 1.7 – 30.9 N 1.10 – 31.12 N 1.7 – 30.9 N 1.10 – 31.12 N 1.1 – 31.3 N+1 1.4 – 30.6 N+1 Deadlines15 February N15 September NPigsHDHDNThe year that the data refer toHDGross indigenous production in number of animals (1000 heads)FrequencyTwice a year (4 quarters) Data set i.3, part 3 Sheep and goat delivery forecast Livestock categories Half-yearly data Reference periods 1.1 – 30. 6 N 1.7 – 31.12 N Deadline15 February NSheepHDGoatsHDNThe year that the data refer toHDGross indigenous production in number of animals (1000 heads)FrequencyAnnual (2 half-year periods) SECTION II Description of the measurement units Gross indigenous production forecast shall be given in number of animals. Data transmission exemptions The reference threshold values referred to in Article 5(1) are: Reference variableConditions for exemptionTransmission exemptionTotal number of bovine animalsReference thresholds of data set i.1Deadline on 15 September NTotal number of pigsDeadline on 15 September NTotal number of sheepSheep delivery forecastTotal number of goatsGoat delivery forecast SECTION III The GIP forecasts shall be established based at least on the most recent statistics from data sets i.1 and i.2, and from series of achieved GIP. The achieved GIP may be established, for each livestock category, as the animals slaughtered in a Member State plus the trade balance (exports minus imports) of intra- and extra-Union trade for this livestock category.

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ANNEX II Eggs and chicks Data set ii.1 Eggs for consumption Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:ii.Eggs and chicksDetailed topic:ii.1Eggs for consumption SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the number of chicken eggs for consumption collected on the agricultural holdings in a Member State during the reference period, including organic production. These eggs may be delivered to packing centres, directly sold to consumers or agri-food industry, consumed on the agricultural holding or lost after leaving the agricultural holding. CategoriesDeadline30 June N + 1Eggs for consumption producedEN, OENNThe year that the data refer toENNumber of eggs for consumption produced (million eggs) at national levelOENNumber of eggs for consumption from certified organic production (million eggs) at national levelFrequencyAnnualReference periodCalendar year SECTION II Description of the measurement units Number of eggs for consumption produced refers to the number of chicken eggs aimed for consumption produced by the agricultural holdings in a Member State, covering those received by packing centres from egg producers in the Member State and those directly delivered or used by agricultural holdings. Number of eggs for consumption from certified organic production refers to eggs for consumption that originate from animals that are fully compliant with the principles and rules of organic production at farm level, as set out in (i) Regulation (EU) 2018/848 or, where applicable, in the most recent Union legislation and (ii) the corresponding national implementing rules. These eggs are included in the total numbers. Data transmission exemptions Member States that use information from packing centres or other administrative sources are exempted from implementing the threshold. In this case, the provided number of eggs shall cover all the eggs for consumption produced by all agricultural holdings in that Member State. Where the number of eggs received by the packing centres is used, the quantity produced shall include eggs directly delivered by the agricultural holdings to the agri-food industry or to consumers, as well as any other use of non-marked eggs for consumption during the reference period. The reference threshold values referred to in Article 5(1) are: Data sources: National structural statistics The exempted Member States shall transmit the data for the reference years ending with 3, 6 and 0. Reference variableConditions for exemption Reference thresholdTransmission exemptionNumber of laying hens producing eggs for consumption on agricultural holdings with at least 50 laying hens producing eggs for consumption5000000 laying hensAnnual data Coverage 95 % of the production of agricultural holdings with at least 50 laying hens producing eggs for consumption. Where packing centre information or other administrative data source is used, 95 % of eggs purchased from agricultural holdings shall be represented. Data set ii.2 Eggs for hatching and farmyard poultry chicks

Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:ii.Eggs and chicksDetailed topic:ii.2Eggs for hatching and farmyard poultry chicks SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the number of eggs placed in incubation and the number of chicks produced in the hatcheries of a Member State with a capacity over 1000 eggs and during the reference period, as well as the numbers of chicks imported to or exported by this Member State. Poultry categoriesActivity of hatcheriesForeign trade of chicksDeadlinesEnd of month M + 4 weeksEnd of month (M+1) + 4 weeksChickenLaying use (selection)EP, FCUII, IX, EI, EXLaying use (utility)EP, FCUII, IX, EI, EXMeat use (selection)EP, FCUII, IX, EI, EXMeat use (utility)EP, CUII, IX, EI, EXMixed meat-laying useEP, CUII, IX, EI, EXCockerels from sexingCU Duck (utility)EP, CUII, IX, EI, EXGoose (utility)EP, CUII, IX, EI, EXTurkey (utility)EP, CUII, IX, EI, EXGuinea fowl (utility)EP, CUII, IX, EI, EXMThe month that the data refer toEPNumber of eggs placed in incubation (1000 eggs) at national levelCUNumber of chicks for use (1000 chicks) at national levelFCUNumber of female chicks for use (1000 chicks) at national levelIINumber of chicks, intra-Union imports (1000 chicks) at national levelIXNumber of chicks, extra-Union imports (1000 chicks) at national levelEINumber of chicks, intra-Union exports (1000 chicks) at national levelEXNumber of chicks extra-Union exports (1000 chicks) at national levelFrequencyMonthlyReference periodCalendar month SECTION II Description of the measurement units Number of eggs placed in incubation refers to eggs that are intended to be placed in incubation to obtain chicks. Number of chicks intended for use refers to day chicks produced in a Member State by intended use (based on the genetic type), including those exported for use in another country. Eggs sold by hatcheries just before hatching are included. Number of chicks, imports refers to the number of chicks imported by a Member State from another EU Member State (intra-Union) or from a third country (extra-Union). Number of chicks, exports refers to the number of chicks exported from a Member State to another EU Member State (intra-Union) or to a third country (extra-Union). Coverage 95 % of eggs placed in incubators and of produced chicks on hatcheries with a capacity over 1000 eggs of chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys or guinea fowls. 95 % of the imported chicks of chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys or guinea fowls. 95 % of the exported chicks of chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys or guinea fowls. Data set ii.3 Structure of hatcheries Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:ii.Eggs and chicksDetailed topic:ii.3Structure of hatcheries SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the structure of the hatcheries, described by the numbers of hatcheries in a Member State and their capacity broken down by capacity classes during the reference period. Poultry categoriesSize classes (capacity)Deadline29 January N+1ChickenTotalNH, CAP, EPL, EPM, EPXFrom 1001 to 10000 eggsNH, CAP, EPL, EPM, EPXFrom 10001 to 20000 eggsNH, CAP, EPL, EPM, EPXFrom 20001 to 50000 eggsNH, CAP, EPL, EPM, EPXFrom 50001 to 100000 eggsNH, CAP, EPL, EPM, EPXFrom 100001 to 200000 eggsNH, CAP, EPL, EPM, EPXFrom 200001 to 500000 eggsNH, CAP, EPL, EPM, EPXMore than 500000 eggsNH, CAP, EPL, EPM, EPXDuckTotalNH, CAP, EPFrom 1001 to 10000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 10001 to 20000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 20001 to 50000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 50001 to 100000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 100001 to 200000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 200001 to 500000 eggsNH, CAP, EPMore than 500000 eggsNH, CAP, EPGooseTotalNH, CAP, EPFrom 1001 to 10000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 10001 to 20000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 20001 to 50000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 50001 to 100000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 100001 to 200000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 200001 to 500000 eggsNH, CAP, EPMore than 500000 eggsNH, CAP, EPTurkeyTotalNH, CAP, EPFrom 1001 to 10000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 10001 to 20000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 20001 to 50000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 50001 to 100000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 100001 to 200000 eggsNH, CAP, EP

From 200001 to 500000 eggsNH, CAP, EPMore than 500000 eggsNH, CAP, EPGuinea fowlTotalNH, CAP, EPFrom 1001 to 10000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 10001 to 20000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 20001 to 50000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 50001 to 100000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 100001 to 200000 eggsNH, CAP, EPFrom 200001 to 500000 eggsNH, CAP, EPMore than 500000 eggsNH, CAP, EPNThe year that the data refer toNHNumber of hatcheries at national levelCAPHatching capacity (1000 eggs) at national levelEPNumber of eggs placed in incubation (1000 eggs) at national level, of whichEPLBreeds for laying useEPMBreeds for meat useEPXBreeds for mixed useFrequencyAnnualReference periodCalendar year SECTION II Description of the measurement units Number of hatcheries refers to the number of hatcheries in the Member State on 31 December of year N. Hatching capacity refers to the maximum number of eggs for hatching which may be placed simultaneously in incubators excluding hatchers. Number of eggs placed in incubation – see data set ii.2. Coverage 95 % of eggs placed in incubators and 95 % of chicks produced on hatcheries with an incubation capacity over 1000 eggs of chicken, ducks, geese, turkeys or guinea fowls.

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ANNEX III Milk and milk products Data set iii.1 Milk produced and used on the agricultural holdings Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:iii.Milk and milk productsDetailed topic:iii.1Milk produced and used on the agricultural holdings SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the quantity of milk from cows, ewes, goats and buffaloes produced on and the quantities of dairy products directly used (not delivered to a dairy enterprise in the Member State) by the agricultural holdings of a Member State during the reference period, including organic production. Data set iii.1, part 1 Milk production Milk product categoryDeadline30 September N+1Raw milk (whole milk) producedQCow’s milkQ, QR, QOEwes’ milkQ, QOGoats’ milkQ, QOBuffaloes’ milkQNThe year that the data refer toQQuantity available (1000 tonnes) at national levelQRQuantity available (1000 tonnes) at regional levelQOQuantity of organic milk available (tonnes) at national levelFrequencyAnnualReference periodCalendar year Data set iii.1, part 2 Availabilities and uses of milk on the agricultural holdings Milk product categoriesDeadlines30 September N+1Raw milk producedQSkimmed milk and buttermilk availableQReturned by dairy enterprisesQBalance of cream deliveryQFrom butter and cream production by agricultural holdingsQUses of whole milkUWMDirect use of whole milk on agricultural holdingsUWMDirect use of organic whole milk on agricultural holdingsUOWMHome consumption of drinking milkUWMDirect sales of drinking milkUWMProduction of butter and creamUWMProduction of cheeseUWMProduction of other milk productsUWMFeedUWMDelivery to dairy enterprisesUWMMilkUWMCreamUWMOther delivered milk products (specify)UWMStatistical differences and lossesUWMUses of skimmed milk and buttermilkUSMDrinking milkUSMFarm cheeseUSMFeedUSMDelivery to dairy sectorUSMProducts obtainedDrinking milkQPHome consumptionQPDirect salesQPCreamQPof which delivered to dairy enterprisesQP

ButterQPof which delivered to dairy enterprisesQPCheeseQPof which delivered to dairy enterprisesQPOther milk products obtainedQPof which delivered to dairy enterprisesQPNThe year that the data refer toQQuantity available (1000 tonnes) at national levelQPQuantity of products obtained (1000 tonnes)UWMQuantity of used whole milk (1000 tonnes) at national levelUOWMQuantity of used organic whole milk (tonnes) at national levelUSMQuantity of used skimmed milk (1000 tonnes) at national levelFrequencyAnnualReference periodCalendar year SECTION II Description of the measurement units Quantities available refers to the quantities of raw material produced or otherwise made available. Quantities of used whole and skimmed milk refers to the quantities used for producing the milk products. Quantities of products obtained refers to the quantities of products obtained from the quantities of milk available. Organic milk refers to milks that originate from animals that are fully compliant with the principles and rules of organic production and raised under certified organic management at farm level, as set out in (i) Regulation (EU) 2018/848 or, where applicable, in the most recent Union legislation and (ii) the corresponding national implementing rules. This milk is included in the total quantities. Data transmission exemptions The reference threshold value as referred to in Article 5(4) is: Data source: Latest available data from the present data set The exempted Member States shall transmit the data for the reference years ending with 3, 6 and 0. Reference variableReference thresholdsTransmission exemptionWhole milk directly used by agricultural holdingsThe smallest value between 100000 tonnes and 10 % of the raw milk producedAnnual data transmission Coverage 95 % of the milk produced in the Member State for the milk production data. 95 % of milk directly used on agricultural holdings in the Member State for the data on availabilities and uses of milk. SECTION III Where the absolute value of the variable Statistical differences and losses represents more than 1 % of the available milk, the differences between availabilities and uses shall be explained so that the differences stay unexplained for at most 1 % of milk available. That explanation shall be provided as metadata with the same deadline as the data. Delivery to and return by the dairy enterprises shall include delivery to and return by foreign dairy enterprises. Where the corresponding values are collected from the national dairy sector, activities related to foreign dairy enterprises shall also be considered. Data set iii.2 Availabilities to the dairy sector Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:iii.Milk and milk productsDetailed topic:iii.2Milk availabilities to the dairy sector SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the quantity of raw milk collected for use by the dairy enterprises of a Member State during the reference period from agricultural holdings, whether they are located in this Member State or not, including organic production. They shall also cover the quantity of milk and dairy materials otherwise available to the dairy sector, i.e. the quantities of imported milk and dairy materials, and of the other milk products collected from agricultural holdings, by the dairy enterprises of a Member State during the reference period.

Data set iii.2, part 1 Milk collection from agricultural holdings by the dairy sector Milk product categoriesDeadlines30 June N + 1Cows’ milkQ, QO, FAT, PATOf which from agricultural holdings in other Member StatesQ, FAT, PATEwes’ milkQ, QO, FAT, PATGoats’ milkQ, QO, FAT, PATBuffaloes’ milkQ, FAT, PATCreamQ, FAT, PATSkimmed milk and buttermilkQ, FAT, PATOther collected milk products (specify)Q, FAT, PATNThe year that the data refer toQQuantity (1000 tonnes) at national levelQOQuantity of organic milks (tonnes) at national levelFATMilk fat quantity (tonnes) at national levelPATMilk protein quantity (tonnes) at national level FrequencyAnnualReference periodCalendar year Data set iii.2, part 2 Other availabilities of milk and dairy materials to the dairy sector Milk product categoriesDeadlines30 June N + 1Imports of milk products for the national dairy sectorWhole milk (including raw milk)Q, FATSkimmed milk and buttermilkQ, FATCreamQ, FATOther imported milk products (specify)QOf which, intra-EU imports of milk products for the national dairy sectorWhole milk (including raw milk)Q, FATSkimmed milk and buttermilkQ, FATCreamQ, FATOther imported milk products (specify)QNThe year that the data refer toQQuantity (1000 tonnes) at national levelFATMilk fat quantity (tonnes) at national levelFrequencyAnnualReference periodCalendar year Preliminary estimates of the quantities of milk and cream in bulk imported may be transmitted by the deadline provided that final results are transmitted by 30 November of year N+1. Member States providing such preliminary results shall properly indicate this status when transmitting their statistics. SECTION II Description of the measurement units Quantities refers to the quantities of raw materials collected from the agricultural holdings in the Member State or imported from the Union or third countries. ‘Milk fat and protein quantities refers to the quantities of milk fat and milk protein in the input of milk categories. Organic milk – see data set iii.1 Coverage 95 % of the raw milk from agricultural holdings, or of dairy materials as expressed in whole milk equivalent available to the dairy enterprises in the Member State. SECTION III Methodological rules Part 1 and part 2 are exclusive of each other, and a quantity of milk covered in any of both parts is excluded from the other one. The milk products included in the category other milk products shall be listed as additional information (metadata). Data set iii.3 Uses of milk and dairy materials by the dairy sector and resulting products Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:iii.Milk and milk productsDetailed topic:iii.3Uses of milk and dairy materials by the dairy sector and resulting products SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the quantities of whole and skimmed milk used by the dairy enterprises of a Member State during the reference period for processing the various dairy products or, in the case of dairy material, of the quantities of whole and skimmed milk equivalent. These quantities may be directly measured or estimated based on the milk fat and milk protein contents of the dairy products (output) or on the milk fat and milk protein contents of the dairy materials (input). The organic products shall also be covered.

Data set iii.3, part 1 Uses of milk and dairy materials by the dairy sector Uses of milk, fat and protein contents for processed cheese and whey refer to additional input, if any, of dairy materials, not yet accounted with cheese. Milk use categoriesDeadline30 June N + 1Milk used for processingFAT, PAT, UWM, USMLiquid milk and cream for consumptionDrinking milkFAT, PAT, UWM, USMCreamFAT, PAT, UWM, USMAcidified milkFAT, PAT, UWM, USMConcentrated milkFAT, PAT, UWM, USMMilk and cream powdersSkimmed-milk powderFAT, PAT, UWM, USMFat-containing milk and cream powdersWhole milk and cream powdersFAT, PAT, UWM, USMPartly skimmed milk powdersFAT, PAT, UWM, USMButter and other yellow fat dairy productsFAT, PAT, UWM, USMButterFAT, PAT, UWM, USMRendered butter and butter oilFAT, PAT, UWM, USM Other yellow fat productsFAT, PAT, UWM, USMButtermilkFAT, PAT, UWM, USMCheese, processed cheese and wheyFAT, PAT, UWM, USMCheeseFAT, PAT, UWM, USMof which, from cows’ milk (pure)FAT, PAT, UWM, USMProcessed cheeseFAT, PAT, UWM, USMWheyFAT, PAT, UWM, USMOther milk productsMilk non-mineral constituentsFAT, PAT, UWM, USMDrinks with a milk base and other liquid milk productsFAT, PAT, UWM, USMOther milk products n.e.c.FAT, PAT, UWM, USMSkimmed milk and buttermilk returned to the agricultural holdingQ, PAT, USMExports of milk and cream in bulkQ, FAT, PAT, UWM, USMOf which, intra-EU exports of milk and cream in bulkQ, FAT, PAT, UWM, USMOther usesQ, FAT, PAT, UWM, USMStatistical differences and lossesFAT, PAT, UWM, USMTotal uses = availabilitiesFAT, PAT, UWM, USMNThe year that the data refer toQQuantity (1000 tonnes) at national levelUWMQuantity of used whole milk (1000 tonnes) at national levelUSMQuantity of used skimmed milk (1000 tonnes) at national levelFATMilk fat quantity (tonnes) at national levelPATCows’ milk protein quantity (tonnes) at national levelFrequencyAnnualReference periodCalendar year Data set iii.3, part 2 Detailed resulting milk products Milk product categoriesDeadline30 June N + 1Liquid milk and cream for consumptionDrinking milkQRaw drinking milkQHeat-treated milk of fat content by weight over 3 %,QHeat-treated milk of fat content by weight over 1 % and not over 3 %,Q Heat-treated milk of fat content by weight not over 1 %QCream for consumptionQof fat content by weight exceeding 21 %Qof fat content by weight not exceeding 21 %QAcidified milkQwith additivesQwithout additivesQConcentrated milkQSweetenedQUnsweetenedQMilk and cream powdersQSkimmed-milk powderQFat-containing milk and cream powdersQWhole milk and cream powdersQPartly skimmed milk powdersQButter and other yellow fat dairy productsQBEButterQTraditional butterQRecombined butterQWhey butterQRendered butter and butter oilQOther yellow fat productsQReduced-fat butterQOtherQButtermilk and buttermilk powderButtermilk powderQButtermilkQCheese, processed cheese and wheyCheeseQBy milk categoryfrom cows’ milk (pure)Qfrom ewes’ milk (pure)Qfrom goats’ milk (pure)QOthers (mixed or from pure buffaloes’ milk)QBy dryness classSoft cheeseQ

Medium-soft cheeseQMedium-hard cheeseQHard cheeseQExtra hard cheeseQFresh cheeseQProcessed cheeseQWheyQPEdelivered in the liquid stateQdelivered in the concentrated stateQdelivered in powder or blockQOther milk productsMilk non-mineral constituentsQLactoseQCaseins and caseinatesQOther milk proteins (lactalbumin, lactoglobulin, mixed milk proteins, demineralised whey)QDrinks with a milk base and other liquid milk productsQOther milk products n.e.c.QNThe year that the data refer toQQuantity (1000 tonnes) at national levelQBEQuantity in butter equivalent (1000 tonnes) at national levelQPEQuantity in whey powder equivalent (1000 tonnes) at national levelFrequencyAnnualReference periodCalendar year Preliminary estimates of the quantities of milk and cream in bulk exported may be transmitted by the deadline provided that final results are transmitted by 30 November of year N+1. Member States providing such preliminary results shall properly indicate that status when transmitting their statistics. Data set iii.3, part 3 Resulting organic milk products DeadlineMilk product categories30 June N + 1Organic drinking milkQOOrganic cream for consumptionQOOrganic acidified milkQOOrganic butterQOBEOrganic cheeseQOOther organic milk productsFATO, PATO, UOWM, UOSM NThe year that the data refer toQOQuantity (tonnes) of organic products at national levelQOBEQuantity in organic butter equivalent (tonnes) at national levelUOWMQuantity of used organic whole milk (tonnes) at national levelUOSMQuantity of used organic skimmed milk (tonnes) at national levelFATOOrganic milk fat quantity (kg) at national levelPATOOrganic cows’ milk protein quantity (kg) at national levelFrequencyAnnualReference periodCalendar year SECTION II Description of the measurement units Quantities refer in part 1 to the quantities of milk used for producing the various milk products, including organic products, part 2 to the quantities of various milk products obtained, including organic products, part 3 to the quantities of various organic milk products obtained. Milk fat and protein quantities –see data set iii.2 Quantities of used whole and skimmed milk refers to the quantities used for producing the various milk products. Quantity of (fat) milk products in butter equivalent refers to the quantity of 82 %-fat butter that would be obtained with the fat matter of those milk products. Quantity of whey in powder equivalent refers to the quantity of 5 %-moisture whey powder that would be obtained with that whey. Where applicable, the quantities of other milk products may be set to zero if they are produced from milk products already reported under another heading of data set iii.3 part 2. Total uses = availabilities refers to the total availabilities as reported in data set iii.2. The quantities of available milk fat, milk protein, and milk (to be) used from other collected or imported milk products are included here where significant. Statistical differences and losses are the differences between the reported availabilities and uses, so that availabilities and uses are balanced after integrating these values.

Data transmission exemptions The reference threshold values as referred to in Article 5(4) are: Data source: Ad hoc assessment Reference variableConditions of exemptionTransmission exemptionQuantity of butter, other than traditional butter10 % of butter quantityBreakdown of butter into traditional butter, recombined butter and whey butterQuantity of other yellow fat products, other than reduced-fat butter10 % of other yellow fat productsQuantity of reduced-fat butter Coverage The data shall cover 95 % of the raw milk treated in the Member State. SECTION III Methodological rules The uses of milk and dairy materials by the dairy sector shall be coherent with the availabilities to the dairy sector and with the quantities of dairy products obtained. Where the absolute value of the variable statistical differences and losses in part 1 represents more than 1 % of the available milk, the differences between availabilities and uses shall be explained so that the differences stay unexplained for at most 1 % of milk available. That explanation shall be provided as metadata with the same deadline as the data. For categories where fat and protein content is transmitted for all used milks, input of whole milk and of skimmed milk is not mandatory. Where a process generates skimmed milk (e.g. butter making) the quantity of used skimmed milk is reported as negative. Data set iii.4 Monthly uses of cows’ milk by the dairy sector Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:iii.Milk and milk productsDetailed topic:iii.4Monthly uses of cows’ milk by the dairy sector SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the quantities of dairy products (or of butter equivalent, in the case of total butter and other yellow fat dairy products) processed from cows’ milk that were produced by the dairy enterprises in a Member State during the reference period, excluding dairy materials. Reference period covers six monthly periods where monthly data transmission is not required. Milk product categoriesMonthly dataReference periodMonthDeadlinesDay 15 of month M+2Production of cows’ milk products by the dairy sectorDrinking milkQCream for consumptionQAcidified milkQConcentrated milkQWhole milk powder and partly skimmed milk powderQSkimmed milk powderQCheese from pure cows’ milkQTotal butter and other yellow fat dairy productsQBE MThe month that the data refer toQQuantity of products (1000 tonnes) at national levelQBEQuantity in butter equivalent (1000 tonnes) at national level SECTION II Description of the measurement units Quantities refers to the quantities of various products obtained Quantity in butter equivalent – see data sets iii.3 parts 2 and 3 Data transmission exemptions The reference threshold value referred to in Article 5(1) is: Data source: Data set iii.2 The exempted Member States shall provide the data by 15 August for the monthly periods from January to June of the same year, and by 15 February for the monthly periods from July to December of the previous year. Reference variableConditions of exemptionTransmission exemptionAnnual milk collection1 million tonnesMonthly data transmission

Data set iii.5 Structure of the dairy enterprises Domain:a.Animal production statisticsTopic:iii.Milk and milk productsDetailed topic:iii.5Structure of the dairy enterprises SECTION I Data contents The data shall cover the number of dairy enterprises in a Member State in operation on 31 December of the reference year, classified according to the volumes of the relevant products collected, treated, or produced. Data set iii.5, part 1 Structure of dairy enterprises collecting milk Enterprise categoriesDairy enterprises collecting milk, except collection centres, by volume of milk collectedDeadline30 September N+1TotalND, QP5000 t and underND, QPMore than 5000 to100000 tND, QP More than 100000 to 1000000 tND, QPOver 1000000 tND, QPMore than 1000000 to 5000000 tND, QPOver 5000000 tND, QPMilk collection centres, by volume of milk collectedTotalNC, QP1000 t and underNC, QPMore than 1000 to 20000 tNC, QPMore than 20000 to 100000 tNC, QPOver 100000 tNC, QP Data set iii.5, part 2 Structure of dairy enterprises processing milk Enterprise categoriesDairy enterprises processing milk by volume of raw milk (whole milk) treatedDeadline30 September N+1TotalND, QT1000 t and underND QTMore than 1000 to 5000 tND QTMore than 5000 to 100000 tND QTMore than 100000 to 300000 tND QTMore than 300000 to 1000000 tND QTOver 1000000 tND QTMore than 1000000 to 5000000 tND, QTOver 5000000 tND, QT Data set iii.5, part 3 Structure of dairy enterprises by groups of products Enterprise categoriesDairy enterprises producing fresh products, by volume of fresh products producedDeadline30 September N+1TotalND, QP1000 t or lessND QPMore than 1000 to 50000 tND QPMore than 50000 to 250000 tND QPOver 250000 tND QPMore than 250000 to 500000 tND, QP Over 500000 tND, QP Dairy enterprises producing drinking milk, by volume of drinking milk produced TotalND, QP1000 t or lessND QPMore than 1000 to 50000 tND QPMore than 50000 to 250000 tND QPOver 250000 tND QPMore than 250000 to 500000 tND, QPOver 500000 tND, QPDairy enterprises producing skimmed milk powder, by volume of skimmed milk powder producedTotalND, QP1000 t or lessND QP1000 to 25000 tND QPOver 25000 tND QPMore than 25000 to 50000 tND, QPMore than 50000 to 100000 tND, QPMore than 100000 to 250000 tND, QPOver 250000 tND, QPDairy enterprises producing butter, by volume of butter producedTotalND, QP250 t or lessND QPMore than 250 to 5000 tND QPMore than 5000 to 25000 tND QPOver 25000 tND QPMore than 25000 to 50000 tND, QPOver 50000 tND, QPDairy enterprises producing cheese, by volume of cheese producedTotalND, QP250 t or lessND QPMore than 250 to 10000 tND QPMore than 10000 to 25000 tND QPOver 25000 tND QPMore than 25000 to 50000 tND, QPMore than 50000 to 100000 tND, QPMore than 100000 to 300000 tND, QPOver 300000 tND, QP NThe year that the data refer toNDNumber of dairy enterprises, except collection centres at national levelNCNumber of collection centres at national levelQPQuantity of products (1000 tonnes) at national levelQTQuantity treated (1000 tonnes) at national levelFrequencyThree times per decade (years ending in 3, 6 and 0)Reference periodCalendar year

SECTION II Description of the size classes The size of the dairy enterprises relates to: Volume of milk collected: Weight of milk collected in bulk direct from agricultural holdings during the calendar year, including direct collection from agricultural holdings in other Member States. Volume of milk treated: Weight of raw milk and raw dairy materials (in milk equivalent) used by a dairy enterprise during the calendar year. Volume of milk products produced: Weight of milk products produced by a dairy enterprise during the calendar year. Description of the measurement units Number of dairy enterprises, except collection centres refers to the dairy enterprises situated in the Member State during the reference period. Number of collection centres refers to the number of collection centres in the Member State during the reference period. Quantity of products refers to the quantity of the various products obtained during the reference period. Quantity treated refers to the quantity of milk processed during the reference period. Coverage The data shall cover 95 % of the milk collected, of the treated milk, or of the appropriate milk products produced in the Member State.

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ANNEX IV Precision requirements Data collected for a sample and extrapolated to the entire statistical population of a data set shall meet the precision requirements presented in Table 1. The precision requirements apply to the final transmission of the national estimates for specific variables belonging to the data sets listed in Table 1. The variables refer to the number of livestock heads, number of eggs and quantity of milk depending on the data set. The relevant populations are defined in the first column of Table 1. Table 1. Precision requirements Relevant populationVariable for which precision requirements applyRelative standard errorData set i.1, part 1: Livestock numbersAgricultural holdings with the relevant livestock categories Bovine animals Cows 3 % Pigs Sheep Goats 5 % Data sets ii.2: Eggs for hatching and farmyard poultry chicks ii.3: Structure of hatcheries Agricultural holdings and other enterprises carrying out hatching activities Capacity (number of eggs of chicken, ducks, geese, turkeys or guinea fowls) in hatcheries 5 %Data set iii.1 Milk produced and used on the agricultural holdingsAgricultural holdings producing milk Quantity of milk directly used on agricultural holdings 5 %Data set iii.4 Monthly uses of cows’ milk by the dairy sectorDairy enterprises Quantity of cows’ milk processed 5 % Data sets: iii.2, part2 Other milk availabilities to the dairy sector iii.3 Uses of milk and dairy materials by the dairy sector and resulting products iii.5 part 1 Structure of the dairy enterprises part 2 Structure of dairy enterprises processing milk part 3 Structure of dairy enterprises by groups of products Dairy enterprises Quantity of cows’ milk processed Quantity of other milks processed Quantity of cows’ milk fat processed Quantity of cows’ milk protein processed

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ANNEX V Descriptions Livestock categories For slaughterAnimals intended to be slaughtered without prior change of animal category, excluding breeding animals.Not for slaughterAnimals raised for breeding and intended for replacement or to be further grown or fattened before slaughtering, or that would normally be slaughtered after prior change of animal category.Breeding animalsAnimals kept for breeding purposesOrganic livestockLivestock of an agricultural holding, which is fully compliant with the principles and rules of organic production and raised under certified organic management, as set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/848.Bovine animalsCattle (Bos taurus L.) and water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis L.), including hybrids such as Beefalo.HeifersFemale bovine animals, aged 12 months or over, that have not yet calvedCowsFemale bovine animals that have already calved (including those less than 2 years old)Dairy cowsCows that, by reason of their breed or particular qualities, are kept exclusively or mainly to produce milk for human consumption or for processing into dairy products.Non-dairy cowsCows that are not dairy cows.BuffaloesAnimals of the species Bubalus bubalis L.PigsDomestic animals of the species Sus scrofa domesticus ErxlebenBoars Male pigs weighing 50 kilograms and over, and intended for breeding purposesSowsFemale pigs weighing 50 kilograms and over intended for breeding purposes, regardless of whether they have farrowed or notCovered sowsSows that have been impregnated by a boar or inseminated at the reference dateSows, not coveredSows that have not been covered at the reference date.GiltsSows intended for breeding that have never farrowed.SheepDomestic animals of the species Ovis aries L.Ewes and ewe-lambsFemale sheep that have already lambed down at least once (ewes) as well as those which have been put to the ram for the first time (ewe-lambs). Milk ewes and ewe-lambsEwes kept exclusively or mainly for the production of milk for human consumption and/or for processing into dairy products, including cull milk ewes (whether fattened or not between last lactation and slaughter) and ewe-lambs kept to become milk ewes.Non milk ewes and ewe-lambsEwes and ewe-lambs other than milk ewes and ewe-lambs.GoatsDomestic animals of the subspecies Capra aegagrus hircus L.Breeding female goatsFemale goats which have already kidded and goats which have been matedPoultryRefers to domestic chickens (Gallus gallus L.), turkeys (Meleagris spp.), ducks (Anas spp. and Cairina moschata L.), geese (Anser anser domesticus L.), ostriches (Struthio camelus L.) and other poultry fowl not elsewhere classified, such as quails (Coturnix spp.), pheasants (Phasianus spp.), guineafowl (Numida meleagris domestica L.) and pigeons (Columbinae spp.). Birds raised in confinement for hunting purposes and not for meat/egg production are excluded.ChickensDomestic animals of the species Gallus gallus L.BroilersChickens kept for slaughterLaying hensChickens which have reached laying maturity and are kept for the production of eggs, excluding chicks and pullets not yet stalled up.Laying hens producing eggs for consumptionLaying hens placed in production for producing eggs for consumptionOther poultry than chickenPoultry except chickens. Chicks are excluded.DucksDomestic animals of the genus Anas and species Cairina moschata L.GeeseDomestic animals of the species Anser anser domesticus L.TurkeysDomestic animals of the genus Meleagris.OstrichesDomestic animals of the species Struthio camelus L.Other poultry fowls n.e.c.Other poultry fowl not elsewhere classified, such as quails (Coturnix spp.), pheasants (Phasianus spp.), guineafowl (Numida meleagris domestica L.) and pigeons (Columbinae spp.). Birds raised in confinement for hunting purposes and not for meat/egg production are excluded.RabbitsDomestic animals of the genus OryctolagusAnimals reared not for human consumptionAnimals that are kept for purposes of producing products that are not edible or not fit for human consumption.Fur animalsAnimals kept for the production of furs.

FoxesAnimals of the species Vulpes vulpes and Vulpes lagopus, kept for the production of furs.Raccoon dogsAnimals of the species Nyctereutes procyonoides, kept for the production of furs.MinksAnimals of the species Neovison vison, kept for the production of furs.ChinchillasAnimals of the species Chinchilla chinchilla and Chinchilla lanigera, kept for the production of furs.Other fur animals, n.e.cAnimals of other species than foxes, raccoon dogs, minks or chincillas, kept for the production of furs. Slaughter Variables that have already been described above are not repeated. SlaughterhouseDefined in Regulation (EU) 2022/2379Carcass The body of an animal after slaughter and dressing More precisely, it means: (a) for bovine animals, the whole body of a slaughtered animal as presented after bleeding, evisceration and skinning, presented without the head (separated from the carcass at the atlanto-occipital joint); without the feet (severed at the carpometacarpal or tarsometatarsal joints); without the organs contained in the thoracic and abdominal cavities with or without the kidneys, the kidney fat and the pelvic fat; and without the sexual organs and the attached muscles and without the udder or the mammary fat; (b) for pigs, the body of a slaughtered pig, bled and eviscerated, whole or divided down the mid-line, presented without tongue, bristles, hooves, sexual organs, flare fat, kidneys and diaphragm; (c) for sheep and goats, the whole body of a slaughtered animal as presented after bleeding, evisceration and skinning, presented without the head (separated at the atlanto-occipital joint); without the feet (severed at the carpometacarpal or tarsometatarsal joints); without the tail (severed between the sixth and seventh caudal vertebrae); without the udder and sexual organs; with the kidneys and kidney fat; and without the other organs contained in the thoracic and abdominal cavities; (d) for poultry, the animal plucked and drawn, without head and feet and without neck, heart, liver and gizzard. Carcass weightThe weight of the cold carcassCalvesBovine animals aged 8 months or underYoung bovinesBovine animals aged over 8 months but less than 12 months of ageBullsNon-castrated male bovine animals, aged 12 months or overBullocksCastrated male bovine animals, aged 12 months or over LambsYoung sheepOther sheepOther sheep than lambsEquidaeDomestic animals of family Equidae, i.e. horses, donkeys, and their hybrids Eggs for consumption and hatching Variables that have already been described above are not repeated. Eggs for consumptionFresh eggs of laying hens intended for human consumption (not intended for incubation) or for preparation of egg products, in shell.Eggs for hatchingFertilised poultry eggs intended for the production of chicks.HatcheryDefined in Regulation (EU) 2022/2379.CapacityThe maximum number of eggs for hatching which may be placed simultaneously in incubators excluding hatchers and, where this capacity changed (including when hatchery started or stopped their activity), the maximum reported capacity during the year.Packing centresEstablishments where eggs are graded by quality and weight according to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.Purchasers of eggs from agricultural holdingsThe packing centres and the agri-food enterprises allowed to buy directly non-marked eggs from the agricultural holdings.ChicksFarmyard poultry with a live weight that does not exceed 185 gramsUtility chicksChicks for meat laying, or mixed use and cockerels from sexingUtility chicks: meat useChicks intended to be fattened and slaughtered before reaching sexual maturityUtility chicks: Laying useFemale chicks intended to be raised with a view to the production of eggs for consumptionUtility chicks: mixed meat-laying useChicks not clearly intended for laying or for the tableCockerels from sexingMale chicks of the same genetic breed as chicks for laying use (eggs for consumption or for hatching), intended nevertheless to be fattened and slaughteredParent stock chicksChicks intended for the production of utility chicksGrandparent stock chicksChicks intended for the production of parent stock chicks.Selection chicksParent or grandparent stock chicksChicks for useUtility or selection chicks produced in the hatcheries

Milk categories Raw milk producedMilk produced by secretion of the mammary glands of one or more cows, ewes, goats or buffaloes, milked with an economic purpose, and which has not been heated beyond 40 °C or undergone any treatment that has an equivalent effect.Availabilities on agricultural holdingsMilk, skimmed milk and buttermilk available for use on the agricultural holdings.Uses on agricultural holdingsUses of raw (whole) milk, skimmed milk and buttermilk by the agricultural holdings.Product obtained on agricultural holdingsMilk product resulting from the uses by agricultural holdings.Agricultural holdingDefined in Regulation (EU) 2018/1091.Dairy enterprisesDefined in Regulation (EU) 2022/2379.Dairy sectorThe national dairy as the framework of the dairy enterprises in the Member State. The activity of the national dairy does not cover the exchanges of dairy materials.Collection centresDairy enterprises collecting raw milk and/or cream from the agricultural holdings without processing it, for delivery to other dairy enterprises.Milk products Products containing mostly milk or milk components and of which no part replaces or is intended to replace any milk constituent. They include: milk products exclusively derived from milk, it being accepted that substances necessary for their manufacture may be added, provided that these substances are not used to replace in part or in whole any milk constituent, and composite milk products, of which no part replaces or is intended to replace any milk constituent and of which milk or a milk product is an essential part either in terms of quantity or for characterization of the product. Dairy materialsRaw milk, cream and skimmed milk as well as dairy products that are intended to be further processed by the dairy enterprises into different milk products. They constitute the input of the dairy processes for the milk content.Milk and milk products deliveredThe milk and milk products delivered by an agricultural holding to a dairy enterprise, in the same or another Member State.Milk and milk products collectedThe milk and milk products collected by a dairy enterprise from an agricultural holding, in the same or in another Member State. Milk and milk products importedThe milk and milk products received by a dairy enterprise from another Member State or a third country and not accounted as collected.Organic milkMilk that originates from organic animals that are fully compliant with the principles and rules of organic production and raised under certified organic management at farm level as set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and collected or otherwise used in an organic certified process as organic.Direct use of whole milk on agricultural holdingsMilk produced but not delivered to the dairy sector.Availabilities to the dairy sectorCollection of milk and milk products from the agricultural holdings and imports of milk products, to be further processed by the dairy sector into other milk products.Uses by the dairy sectorUses of availabilities by the dairy sector.Other milk products obtainedMilk products obtained on agricultural holdings, excluding drinking milk, cream, butter and cheese.Drinking milkRaw milk, whole milk, semi-skimmed, skimmed milk and heat-treated milk labelled with a particular fat content, and containing no additivesCreamA film of fat which forms naturally on the surface of the milk by slow agglomeration of emulsifying fat globules. If it is removed by skimming it from the surface of the milk or extracted from the milk by centrifuging in a cream separator, it has, in addition to the other components of the milk, a relatively high fat content (usually exceeding 10 % of the weight of the product).Cream for consumptionCream that has been processed and is available for delivery outside the dairy sector (i.e. for human consumption, as raw material for manufacturers of chocolate, ice cream, etc.). In the same way as for other products, it does not include intermediate production intended for the manufacture of other dairy products.Other milk products

Other milk products whose use is not elsewhere counted, i.e. with the exception of milk and cream (liquid, concentrated or powdered), acidified milk, cheese, processed cheese, whey (liquid, concentrated or powdered), buttermilk, butter and other yellow fat products. Other milk products include especially: Milk constituents or products rich in these constituents (lactose, casein and caseinates, other milk proteins) or their mixture; Desserts and drinks if the milk used for their processing is not elsewhere accounted; Other uses Other uses by the dairy enterprises include: Delivery of dairy materials in the Member State out of the dairy sector, especially to the agri-food sector; Processing of dairy material into non-milk products if the dairy material input cannot be accounted for elsewhere. Bulk milk products delivered to catering services are excluded and should be accounted under the respective milk product categories. Fresh products Fresh products cover: Drinking milk; Cream for consumption; Buttermilk; Acidified milk; Drinks with a milk base and other liquid milk products.