The pace of expansion of the U.S. cow inventory will be slower than past cycles including the fact that beef production takes longer than other proteins.
The summer of 2024 has seen cull cow values reach record high prices. On the supply side, a decline in beef cow slaughter numbers reflects the current cowherd stabilization.
The use of shotguns as a cattle-handling tool is more common than thought and needs to stop immediately as it poses serious welfare and food safety issues.
