# Cattle markets remain high on smaller herd | The Western Producer

> A market analyst told the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association that cattle numbers are at a 60-year low. Cow slaughter is down 13 to 14% this year, and producers are holding back few breeding heifers.

- Date: 2025-06-25 · published 2025-06-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/24354-cattle-markets-remain-high-on-smaller-herd-the-western-producer
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

A shrinking herd and limited heifer retention keep feeder and fed cattle supplies tight, supporting high prices. Analysts say the market could peak sooner than expected if retention rebuilds.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- producer.com: https://www.producer.com/livestock/cattle-markets-remain-high-on-smaller-herd/

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