U.S. cattle inventory falls 3%

Published 2023년 2월 1일

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The US Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has reported a decrease in the United States cattle inventory as of January 1, 2023, with a total of 89.3 million head of cattle and calves. The inventory includes 38.3 million cows and heifers that have calved, with 28.9 million beef cows and 9.40 million dairy cows. The calf crop was estimated at 34.5 million, marking a 2% decrease from 2021. All feed cattle were at 14.2 million, a 4% decrease from 2022. This is expected to result in a decrease in meat production, potentially leading to price increases in the next 3-4 years. In contrast, US milk production is on the rise, with average daily deliveries in November 3.5 million liters higher than the previous year.

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According to the Cattle report, published by the US Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), as of January 1, 2023, there were 89.3 million head of cattle and calves on US farms. . The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported the reduction of the United States cattle inventory on January 31, 2023. NASS is the federal statistical agency responsible for producing official data on US agriculture. NASS surveyed approximately 35,400 operators across the country during the first half of January to get an accurate gauge of the current state of the US livestock industry. The survey asked producers to report their January 1, 2023 cattle inventories and full-year 2022 calf harvest via internet, mail, phone or in-person interview. Key findings from the survey results – Of the inventory of 89.3 million head, all the cows and heifers that have calved totaled 38.3 million. – There are 28.9 million beef cows in the United States as of January ...

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