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Meat & Livestock Australia reports that the US cattle herd expansion is slowing rather than liquidating, with drought in key beef regions. Female slaughter reached 46.7% of the total kill on a rolling 52-week basis, and total cow slaughter in the first half rose 7.8% year on year.
Rising cow slaughter and drought-driven herd decisions point to tighter future beef supply later in the cycle, supporting cattle prices while adding volatility for feeders.
mla.com.auAug 22, 2018After 80 past bullish weather events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -0.8% to +1.3%), and +0.7% over 20.
After 79 past bullish weather events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.7%), and +1.4% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
