FEED-LOT Magazine

05/30/2026

When feed and water are unavailable, cattle shrink about 1 percent per hour for the first 3 to 4 hours and then roughly 0.25 percent per hour for the next 8 to 10 hours. Weight loss can increase dramatically when transport stress is added.


Sources : Dr. Brandi Karisch and Dr. Jane Parish

05/29/2026

The shaded animals also significantly reduced panting behavior. Feed delivery was also analyzed, and the non-shaded pens saw a 6% decrease in feed delivery when the previous day’s temperature-humidity index was greater than 80.

Shade in a feedlot setting is not a new topic. This time of year, what person or animal wouldn’t appreciate some blockage from the sun’s rays? A recent shade study

05/29/2026

For live cattle, the new initial limit will be $8.50/cwt., up $1.25 from the current $7.25/cwt. limit. The new expanded limit for live cattle will be $12.75/cwt. For feeder cattle, the new initial limit of $10.75/cwt. is $1.50 higher than the current limit of $9.25/cwt. The new expanded limit for feeder cattle will be $16.00/cwt. These new limits will take effect June 1.


Source : CME Group

05/29/2026

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Source : Unknown

05/29/2026

Feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, on May 1, 2026 were as follows; Nebraska 2.64 million cattle on feed. Kansas 2.36 million cattle on feed. Texas 2.56 million cattle on feed. Oklahoma 335,000 cattle on feed.


Source : USDA; NASS

05/28/2026

Combinations of two or more of the following conditions increase the likelihood of performance losses or mortality from heat stress. High minimum and maximum daily air temperatures, recent rain events. High and persistent humidity, lack of wind and cloud cover.

05/28/2026

The total beef production in the United States is estimated to be 25.547 billion pounds in 2026. In 2027, production is forecast to decline by 0.9 percent to 25.310 billion pounds.


Source : US Department of Agriculture; Economic Research Service

05/28/2026

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05/27/2026

Delivering 70% or more of the daily scheduled feed two to four hours after the peak ambient temperature of the day has been reached may decrease roller coaster intake patterns often observed. Moving to a late-day feeding schedule also may minimize the sub-clinical acidosis thought to contribute to heat stress problems.

Cattle do not handle heat stress as well as humans. The thermocomfort zone varies greatly among beef cattle. Young animals have a narrow comfort zone between 45 and 80°F. The

05/27/2026

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