11/07/2006 (Agence Europe) - According to Eurostat statistics published on 14 June, the total number of cattle in the European Union, EU-25, is estimated to be 85.8 million, which represents a small decline (-0.7%) relative to the previous year, and continues the decline seen over several years. France and Germany, the two largest cattle producers, each recorded small decreases, -0.1% and -0.9% respectively. Gross indigenous production, recovery expected Gross indigenous production (GIP),...