Strong Markets and Investment: How can the U.S. rebuild its shrinking cattle herd?

“I see this as an opportunity rather than a challenge”

The U.S. cattle herd has shrunk to its smallest inventory in more than 70 years and rebuilding is going to be no small feat.

With that in mind, one expert has a few ideas on how the industry may be best suited to grow again.

Rabo Research Animal Ag Sustainability Analyst, Charlotte Talbott spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on where the industry currently stands, what it takes to rebuild, and a possible timeline.

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