Cattle Herd Growing, Slowly

Heifers, Bred Cows in High Demand as Cattlemen Try to Grow Operations

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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A cowboy works with steers in a demonstration pen at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Higher cattle prices and better weather conditions are causing cattlemen to hold back more heifers to grow their herds. (DTN photo by Chris Clayton)
A cowboy works with steers in a demonstration pen at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Higher cattle prices and better weather conditions are causing cattlemen to hold back more heifers to grow their herds. (DTN photo by Chris Clayton)
Beef is certainly behind the curve compared to pork and poultry when it comes to raising more animals to meet higher meat demand. Nonetheless, the hot market for cattle is bred heifers or cows as producers try to find ways to expand their operations.

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Chris Clayton

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