# Cattle markets remain strong heading into the fall run

> Agweek reports cattle markets have rebounded and remain strong going into fall, with the US cow herd at its lowest in 73 years and prices just below record highs. Analysts note heavier carcass weights offset lost headcount, and fall calf pressure has been manageable.

- Date: 2024-11-01 · published 2024-11-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/28016-cattle-markets-remain-strong-heading-into-the-fall-run
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

A shrinking cow herd and strong cattle prices support sustained cattle demand for feed, though heavier animals raise feed consumption per head.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- agweek.com: https://www.agweek.com/livestock/cattle/cattle-markets-remain-strong-heading-into-the-fall-run

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