# Are blood meal price swings derailing your ration? - Bovine Vet

> Papillon Agricultural Company says blood meal prices have been volatile over the past three years as a cash-traded commodity. It attributes swings to tight US cattle supply, the smallest herd since 1951, expected 7% lower 2025 slaughter, and weaker hog supply.

- Date: 2025-10-24 · published 2025-10-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/22530-are-blood-meal-price-swings-derailing-your-ration-bovine-vet
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Lower ruminant slaughter reduces blood meal availability, supporting prices for this high-protein ration ingredient. Buyers face continued volatility as supply stays tight.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: neutral
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- bovinevetonline.com: https://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/education/are-blood-meal-price-swings-derailing-your-ration

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