Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices
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The US cattle herd has reached a 75-year low, with reports indicating that this decline may lead to higher beef prices. The size of the herd is reported to be 86.2 million head, although not all sources provide this specific figure. As a result of the dwindling cattle herd, beef prices are expected to remain high.
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