Profitable cattle production is always a pleasant thought. However, the downside for animal health pros will be the smallest beef cow inventory in the last 50 years. CattleFax says herd expansion will likely be delayed once again due to factors of uncertainty including drought.
Source: Feedstuffs, February 2, 2024. Link.
Also see: Drought’s heavy impact on decline of nation’s cow herd, Missouri Ruralist, February 5, 2024. Link.
The USDA cattle report shows the impact of drought, and the need for producers to find forage to rebuild inventory.