Has U.S. cow herd rebuilding finally begun?
- ZISK
- Jul 8
- 1 min read
Cattle markets reached record levels through the first half of 2025, but the final push to even higher prices should come several months after heifer retention begins in earnest.
Anecdotal indications from producers and lenders, along with improved forage conditions in some regions, support the idea that heifer retention is underway.
Although available data remains limited, April's figures revealed that heifers in feedlots experienced their largest percentage decrease relative to total feedlot inventories in the past five years. USDA reports in late July will provide more data on heifers in feedlots and midyear cattle inventories.
Derrell Peel
July 7, 2025
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