The Semi-Annual Cattle Inventory report was slightly negative cattle are most numbers came in 1% above expectations, except for the beef replacement heifers which came in 1% below expectations. Note, these numbers are being compared to two years ago estimates. The numbers are for all cattle and calves are 99% (1% above), total beef cows and heifers that have calved are at 99% (+1%), beef replacement heifers above 500 lbs is estimated at 97% (-1%), calves under 500 lbs 98% (expected), and calf crop 99% (+1%).
