Beef Magazine
Sonora intact replacement heifers for breeding importation proposal
Many Sonora ranches have quality heifer calves that would be excellent future replacement heifers if they weren’t spayed and destined strictly to slaughter channels after import to the U.S.
Meat Signal
This news indicates a potential future increase in the U.S. supply of high-quality replacement heifers, which could eventually lead to a larger U.S. cattle herd and potentially lower wholesale beef prices. Your purchasing strategy should monitor this development for potential long-term price moderation in boxed beef.