US Cattle on Feed down 4%

29/03/2023

Figures from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that the number of cattle and calves on feed in feedlots across the country on March 1 was 11.6 million heads. 

In calculating the total, USDA counts only feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or more.

This figure indicates a decline of 4% year on year.