Allendale, Inc. Releases Cattle on Feed Estimates

For Immediate Release

‍Allendale, Inc. Releases Cattle on Feed Estimates

‍MCHENRY, IL. (January 16, 2025) – The following are our estimates for the coming Cattle on Feed report.

December placements are expected +0.8% from prior year at 1.712 million head. This is the second smallest December inflow in nine years.

December placements determine a part of July – October fed cattle supply.Allendale anticipates a Marketing total in December -1.1% from last year at 1.743 million.

There was a positive calendar adjustment this month.Total Cattle on Feed as of January 1 is estimated at 11.891 million, -0.3% from last year.

For questions and comments, please contact Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist at 800-262-7538 or rnelson@allendale-inc.com.

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