Higher oil prices = increased cow slaughter

[Guest guest]

This note from Dairy Herd management reminded me of that unfortunate

reality of modern dairy operations: As oil prices escalate, there is

always a higher rate of cow slaughter -- due to the fact that the cost

of feeding the cows is multiplied faster than it is for smaller animals

like pigs and chickens.

 

Someday, hopefully this will no longer be the case.

 

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Culling activity strengthens

*Dairy-cow slaughter continues to accelerate. According to the USDA's

"Livestock Slaughter" report released last Friday, 181,000 dairy cows

went to slaughter during June -- up 4,000 head versus May and 16,000

head more than a year ago. Year-to-date slaughter through June is up

6,000 head versus previous-year levels.