1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:September 29,2025 Report Number:CA2025-0037 Report Name:Livestock and Products Annual Country:Canada P
2、ost:Ottawa Report Category:Livestock and Products Prepared By:Alexandrea Watters Approved By:Tacarra Birmingham Report Highlights:The Canadian cattle herd is forecast to enter the consolidation phase in 2026.Heifer retention practices in 2025 and a slight increase to the breeding herd to begin 2026
3、will support a slightly larger calf crop.Consequently,slaughter numbers and beef production are forecast to see stability following declines in 2025.Heifer retention and reduced cow culls will continue in 2026 in efforts towards a herd rebuild.The Canadian swine herd is also forecast to remain relat
4、ively stable in 2026.Slaughter is forecast to remain steady on steady pig crop numbers.Pork exports will continue to remain strong on sustained global demand.2 Executive Summary:Cattle Production:Heifer retention and reduced cow slaughter in 2025 will support a slight growth in beef cow beginning st
5、ocks in 2026.This slightly larger breeding herd will see the calf crop elevated in 2026 compared to 2025.Improved pasture conditions in several regions in 2025 has supported reduced cow slaughter and increased heifer retention leading to strong indicators of the cattle herd entering the consolidatio
6、n phase.Consolidation will continue through 2026.Trade:Live cattle imports are forecast to decline slightly in 2026,following strong import performance in 2025.Tight North American supplies and high pricing will limit import potential despite feed prices moderating down slightly.Western Canada conti