A monthly column written for Beef Central by US meat and livestock industry commentator, Steve Kay, publisher of US Cattle Buyers Weekly
THIS coming year will see the US and Australian beef industries continue to go in opposite directions, as they did last year.
The US will see a further contraction of its beef cow herd after four years of liquidation, which will mean reduced slaughter and beef production levels. In contrast, Australia will see a further rebuilding of its cattle herd and higher slaughter levels than in 2023.
Australia will thus take advantage of the reduced…
