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May 2005

Factors affecting beef and cattle producer prices movements

Marta Norton

In 2003, beef producer price movements demonstrated changes in supply and demand; previous liquidation, Mad Cow Disease, steady demand, feed prices, and slaughter weights all influenced these changes.

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