28 July 2008

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North America

All cows and heifers that have calved, at 42.4 million, was down slightly from both July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2006.

• Beef cows, at 33.2 million, were down 1 percent from July 1, 2007 and 1 percent below two years ago.
• Milk cows, at 9.25 million, were up 1 percent from July 1, 2007 and 1 percent above two years ago. Other class estimates on July 1, 2008 and the changes from July 1, 2007, are as follows:
• All heifers 500 pounds and over, 16.5 million, down 1 percent.
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• Beef replacement heifers, 4.6 million, down 2 percent.
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• Milk replacement heifers, 3.9 million, unchanged.
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• Other heifers, 8.0 million, unchanged.
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• Steers weighing 500 pounds and over, 14.7 million, down 1 percent.
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• Bulls weighing 500 pounds and over, 2.1 million, unchanged.
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• Calves under 500 pounds, 28.6 million, down slightly.
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• All cattle and calves on feed for slaughter, 11.7 million, down 5 percent.
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Calf Crop Down Slightly

The 2008 calf crop is expected to be 37.3 million, down slightly from 2007 and 1 percent below 2006. Calves born during the first half of the year are estimated at 27.1 million, down slightly from 2007 and 1 percent below 2006.

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