The cattle herd is now firmly in expansion phase and producers should be thinking in those terms, says Marty Foreman. The article takes readers through a look at trends, reasons and economic factors to consider.
Source: Drovers CattleNetwork Daily, December 2015.
Rising beef cow numbers will lead to a larger calf crop, increasing fed-cattle supply, rising beef production and cattle prices trending lower for the next four years.
INSIGHTS: Another 600,000 calves in 2016 after growing 400,000 in 2015 is good news for animal health professionals. More doses and more opportunities to serve an industry, which will be challenged by the veterinary feed directive. Consider how maintaining a high-priority focus on disease prevention will be critical to successes.