A Progressive Dairy article
With the U.S. dairy herd continuing to expand, it follows that more cows are available for normal herd turnover, resulting in higher culling totals than a year ago. September dairy cow slaughter increased from the previous month and also increased from the same month a year ago, reflecting the larger overall herd. Even with more cows marketed for slaughter, the pace of culling remains generally in line with herd expansion.
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