# LIVESTOCK MARKETS: Abundant protein pressuring prices

> Feedstuffs reports that beef demand is strong while other proteins struggle to compete with abundant supplies. The article provides limited detail beyond this headline-level observation.

- Date: 2018-11-09 · published 2018-11-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/62163-livestock-markets-abundant-protein-pressuring-prices
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Abundant chicken, pork and other protein supplies pressure their prices, while firm beef demand supports cattle values. The impact is a relative shift between protein markets rather than a new shock.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼
- CHICKEN: bearish ▼
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- feedstuffs.com: https://www.feedstuffs.com/market-news/livestock-markets-abundant-protein-pressuring-prices

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