Understanding the cattle cycle, why US beef prices are at record highs and the role of Australia ...

• The cattle cycle is a long-term cyclical fluctuation in cattle inventory driven by economic signals
• Important metrics to consider include availability of female animals, profitability in feeding and cow-calf sectors
• Brazil and Australia are the main suppliers of beef to the US, with a large portion of imports being lean trim beef

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