Overview of the U. S. Cattle Industry (Released December 17, 2010)

摘要

This special report examines some of the issues that affected the current cattle cycle. In addition, the report also considers the role and production method of cattle being fed for the slaughter market and a brief description of survey procedures and sampling methods. Cattle production is one of the most important industries in the United States, representing 43.8 billion in cash receipts during 2009. Modern beef production in the United States is a highly specialized system that spans from cow-calf operators that typically graze pastureland to cattle feedlots focusing on finishing cattle on grain for slaughter. The 'Overview of the United States Cattle Industry' report provides an official periodic review of changes in the United States cattle industry and its impact on cattle supplies and disposition. Additionally, this report gives a brief overview of survey and estimation procedures as well as terminology used in NASS cattle publications.