In the U.S., there have been approximately three times more beef cows than dairy cows each year since 2001. As of 2024, it was estimated that there were about 28 million beef cows and only about 9.3 million dairy cows. Beef vs. dairy cows Both beef and dairy cows are bred for their respective purposes and farmers often look for different qualities in each. Dairy cows are often bigger, as they can produce a larger volume of milk. Beef cows on the other hand are generally shorter and there is more emphasis on their muscle growth, among other qualities. In 2022, over 28 billion pounds of beef were produced in the United States. U.S. milk production and consumption The United States was among the top consumers of milk worldwide in 2022, surpassed only by India and the European Union. The annual consumption of milk in the U.S. that year was just under 21 million metric tons. To keep up with this level of consumption, milk production in the U.S. has increased by over 60 billion pounds since 1999 and is expected to exceed 228 billion pounds by 2023. California and Wisconsin were the top producing states as of 2022, producing about 41.8 and 31.9 billion pounds of milk, respectively.

How many cows are in the U.S.? The United States is home to approximately **** million cattle and calves as of 2024, dropping slightly from the 2023 value. Cattle farming in the United States There are over ***** times more beef cows than milk cows living in the United States. Raising cattle is notoriously expensive, not only in terms of land, feed, and equipment, but also in terms of the environmental impact of consuming beef. Beef and milk have the highest carbon footprints of any type of food in the United States. U.S. milk market The volume of milk produced in the United States has been steadily increasing over the last several years. In 2023, total milk production in the U.S. was about ***** billion pounds, up from ***** billion pounds in 2010. ********** is the leading producer of milk of any U.S. state, generating approximately ** billion pounds of milk in 2022. Wisconsin came in second, producing about **** billion pounds of milk in that year.

How many cattle are in the world? The global live cattle population amounted to about 1.57 billion heads in 2023, up from approximately 1.51 billion in 2021. Cows as livestock The domestication of cattle began as early as 10,000 to 5,000 years ago. From ancient times up to the present, cattle are bred to provide meat and dairy. Cattle are also employed as draft animals to plow the fields or transport heavy objects. Cattle hide is used for the production of leather, and dung for fuel and agricultural fertilizer. In 2022, India was home to the highest number of milk cows in the world. Cattle farming in the United States Cattle meat such as beef and veal is one of the most widely consumed types of meat across the globe, and is particularly popular in the United States. The United States is the top producer of beef and veal of any country worldwide. In 2021, beef production in the United States reached 12.6 million metric tons. Beef production appears to be following a positive trend in the United States. More than 33.07 million cattle were slaughtered both commercially and in farms annually in the United States in 2019, up from 33 million in the previous year.

This statistic shows the number of milk cows in the U.S. from 1999 to 2024. According to the report, there were approximately *** million milk cows in the United States in 2024, down from about *** million milk cows in 2022.

The US beef cattle production industry is currently marked by tight supply conditions and elevated prices. Over recent years, persistent drought conditions have led to significant herd liquidation, with beef cow numbers falling to historic lows. This contraction has created a bottleneck in calf production and feeder cattle availability, sustaining high cattle prices. In tandem, elevated feed costs have pressured prices upwards and profit down, driving revenue as cattle producers seek to pass on costs and prevent further profit declines. As herd rebuilding has remained slow, cattle supplies have remained low and kept prices high even as feed, energy and other key agricultural input costs have declined from their highs in 2022. Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 6.0% during the current period to reach an estimated $95.9 billion after declining by 2.4% in 2025 as reduced consumption and supplies limit sales. Consumer preferences are shifting in the beef cattle production industry. There is an increasing awareness of environmental and health-related concerns associated with beef consumption. Consequently, many consumers are reducing their intake of conventional beef, turning instead towards more sustainable options and alternatives that are perceived as healthier or higher quality, such as grass-fed and organic beef. This shift has spurred growth in these segments as consumers look for transparency and ethical farming practices. Retailers and restaurants have responded accordingly by offering more options that align with these consumer preferences. However, these trends also pose challenges, especially for smaller producers who face significant costs associated with transitioning to sustainable practices or achieving certifications like organic or "sustainably raised." Though opportunities for growth will continue to present themselves, the outlook for the industry as a whole does not look as positive in the next five years. Poultry, pork and plant-based proteins will threaten beef demand as they appeal to health-conscious customers, particularly as cattle prices are elevated. Climate change will also continue to introduce environmental pressures, demanding resilience and adaptability from producers. Periods of stable weather could facilitate herd rebuilding, leading to increased cattle supplies and dropping prices, but continued climatic fluctuations and extreme weather events could reduce the consistency of production and increase revenue volatility. Advancements in technology, such as drones and wearable sensors, promise to help optimize cattle management, improving operational efficiencies and animal welfare. These innovations, however, require investment and broader accessibility through government support to ensure equitable adoption across the industry. Additionally, while global trade disruptions remain a concern due to disease outbreaks and geopolitical tensions, US producers will have opportunities in niche market segments to differentiate themselves, counterbalancing some of these pressures. Overall, revenue for cattle producers is forecast to decline through 2030 at a CAGR of 0.4% to $94.0 billion.

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This dataset displays the annual import and export figures of cattle to and from the United States. Data is primarily available for Canada and Mexico. These statistics represent the head count of cattle traded.

California was the leading U.S. state in terms of the overall number of milk cows, with a total of over 1.7 million milk cows as of 2024. The total number of milk cows on farms in the United States shows that California holds a significant share of the total number of milk cows in the country. Unsurprisingly, California is also the leading milk producing state in the United States. Dairy industry in the U.S. According to the USDA, milk from U.S. farms is 90 percent water, with milk fat and skim solids making up the remaining 10 percent. Cow milk is a component of several dietary staples, such as cheese, butter, and yoghurt. Dairy is a very important industry in the United States, with this sector alone creating significant employment throughout the United States. The overall income of dairy farms in the U.S. amounted to about 51.3 billion U.S. dollars. Holtsein is the most popular breed of dairy cow farmed in the United States. Holstein have the highest milk production per cow in comparison to any other breed. Where is the U.S. positioned in the global dairy market? Topped only by the EU-27, the United States ranks as the second largest cow milk producer in the world, followed by India, Russia, and China. The United States also features among the top ten global milk exporters. The outlook for the future of the industry is also good, with milk production in the United States projected to steadily increase over the next years.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

This data set illustrates the number of cattle, by thousand heads, per country from 1961-2004. A value of -1 means that no data was available. Cattle stock can be further defined as including "all cattle in the country, regardless of place or purpose of their breeding. Cattle figures include the common ox (Bos taurus), zebu, humped ox (Bos indicus), Asiatic ox (subgenus Bibos) and Tibetan yak (Poephagus grunniens)" (Earth Trends). Date Accessed: October 5th, 2007 Source URL: http://earthtrends.wri.org/searchable_db/index.php?step=countries&ccID%5B%5D=0&allcountries=checkbox&theme=8&variable_ID=338&action=select_years

In 2025, Brazil was the leading cattle producer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an estimate of about 47.8 million heads of cattle. Ranking second was Argentina, with about 14.8 million heads of cattle, and it was followed by Mexico, where cattle production reached over 8.7 million heads.

High prices have consistently elevated revenues for Canadian cattle producers over the current period, but also discouraged herd rebuilding and drained cattle supplies. Cattle prices have surged due to reduced herds in North America, influenced by persistent droughts impeding effective herd rebuilding. Although producers are generally inclined to rebuild, the volatility of high prices, along with the unpredictability of future drought impacts, has discouraged extensive retention practices. Profit has also been pressured by elevated input costs, particularly feed, but extreme cattle prices have allowed profit to recover and expand since its low in 2022. Compounding these challenges is the difficulty in passing increased costs onto consumers, who have shown a growing propensity to switch to alternative proteins. This, combined with the inherent volatility in agricultural outputs due to extreme weather events, continues to strain the financial health of producers despite elevated cattle prices. Overall, revenue has climbed at a CAGR of 4.4% since 2020, including an increase of 2.0% to reach an estimated $25.6 billion in 2025 as beef prices remain on the rise. Consumer behaviour around beef is being reshaped by health perceptions and sustainability concerns, as well as high beef prices. Persistent health advisories recommending reduced red meat consumption influence both domestic and global market demands, pushing consumers towards substitute proteins. Awareness around sustainability is intensifying interest in plant-based alternatives as environmentally friendly consumption gains traction. While inflation has moderated overall, beef prices continue to rise in response to supply-related constraints, making the protein more costly and steering some consumers toward more affordable options like pork and poultry. Industry associations and producers are focusing on marketing beef’s value, quality and affordability to retain consumer interest amid these shifts. The future outlook for the cattle industry will be strongly influenced by red meat prices, which will see initial short-term price increases and then are expected to ease over time, ultimately resulting in higher price levels in 2030 compared to 2025. These trends are driven by supply constraints and shifting global demands, while herd rebuilding efforts will gradually moderate the huge price increases of the current period. Concurrently, sustained pressures from consumer sustainability concerns are likely to continue spurring interest in alternative proteins, propelling producers toward adopting emission-reducing production methods. Nonetheless, rising disposable incomes, especially in emerging beef export markets, present opportunities for Canadian producers by increasing demand for premium beef products. Expanding into new markets will be particularly important for beef producers and the cattle farmers supplying them as US-Canada trade tensions and tariffs shake the stability of this major buyer. Additionally, anticipated global population growth will support heightened protein demand overall. Revenue is expected to climb at a CAGR of 0.1% to reach $25.8 billion over the five years to 2030.

This dataset explores Canada cattle inventories by province as of July 1, 2007. Values by thousand head. Notes: - Bull: An uncastrated male bovine - Heifer: Female cow that has never borne young - Steer: A castrated male bovine Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM, table (for fee) 003-0032 and Catalogue no. 23-012-X (free). Last modified: 2008-02-14.

India's cattle inventory amounted to about *** million in 2023. In comparison, the global cattle population stood at over ***********, India had the highest cattle population followed by Brazil, China and the United States that year. Where are cattle bred in India? As one of the leading dairy producers and consumers worldwide, cattle in the south Asian country were bred mainly in the rural areas. However, its population was spread unevenly across the vast land. Uttar Pradesh ranked first in terms of milk production, followed by Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh in 2023. Contextualizing the holiness of the Indian cow Considered a sacred animal by Hindus in India, the cow is associated with several gods and goddesses. This deep religious and cultural significance has led to communal tensions. In 2014, the government established the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) to conserve and develop indigenous breeds of cows and buffaloes. While the general goal was well-received, it aligns with the underlying Hindu nationalist narrative of the current government.

How many cows are in the world? India is home to the highest number of milk cows of any country, at over ** million heads as of 2024. That year, the European Union had the second most milk cows worldwide, at about ** million heads. Raising milk cows In the United States, the cost of feeding, housing, and caring for a single cow is around ***** U.S. dollars per 24 months. Though this price might seem high, when one considers that the average milk cow in the United States produces around **** thousand pounds of milk per year, the investment might be worth it. Dairy production worldwide Although India is by far the largest producer of milk cows, the 27 member states of the European Union collectively produce nearly twice the amount of cow milk of India. The United States came in second place with just under *** million metric tons of milk, followed by India with about *** million metric tons. The European Union is also the leading producer of cheese worldwide.

For two centuries, Jersey cattle were exported globally, adapting to varying climates and production systems, yet the founding population remained genetically isolated on the Island of Jersey. The Island of Jersey formally allowed the importation of pure Jersey cattle in 2008. This study characterized the genetic variation of 49 popular bulls from the Island of Jersey born from 1964 to 2004 and compared them to 47 non-Island Jersey bulls and cows, primarily from the United States In addition, 21 Guernsey cattle derived from the Island of Guernsey and 71 Holstein cattle served as reference populations for genetic comparison. Cattle were genotyped on the Illumina BovineHD Beadchip producing 777,962 SNPs spanning the genome. Principal component analysis revealed population stratification within breed reflective of individual animal’s continental origin. When compared to Holstein and Guernsey, all Jersey clustered together by breed. The Jersey breed demonstrated increased inbreeding in comparison to Holstein or Guernsey with slightly higher estimates of inbreeding coefficients and identity-by-descent. The Island and United States Jersey have relatively similar, yet statistically different inbreeding estimates despite vastly different population sizes and gene flow. Signatures of selection within Island Jersey were identified using genome-wide homozygosity association and marker-based FST that provided population informative single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs). Biological significance of the homozygosity association results identified multiple genes on chromosomes 5, 24, and 27, involved in immune function and cellular processes. Overall, genomic variation was identified between the Island and non-Island Jersey cattle producing population informative SNPs and differing runs of homozygosity (ROH) over immune regulation and metabolic genes. Results on inbreeding measures and ROH may reflect varying effective population size or differential selection with grazing systems promoting natural selection for traits such as parasite resistance, whereas confinement systems demonstrate a more intensive artificial selection. More broadly, differences in breed formation, particularly between the two Channel Island breeds, likely contributed to the variation in ROH and inbreeding. This research provides a reference for the Jersey breed based on the genetic foundation of the Island cattle as compared to the intensively selected United States cattle, and identifies regions of the genome for future investigation of immune regulation and metabolic processes.

Distribution of demographics in the US (n = 476) and German (n = 491) online sample compared to census data from both countries.

This study presents data from aerial surveys conducted in Yellowstone National Park spanning from 1970 to July 1997, aimed at monitoring the bison population. Surveys were initially conducted four times per year from 1970 to 1990, with a consistent pilot and observer, weather permitting. In 1991, the frequency increased to 9-10 surveys per year. Ideal flying conditions required clear-to-partly-cloudy skies and minimal wind, typically in the early morning to avoid stronger winds later in the day. The flight path commonly began in the northern range and proceeded sequentially southward, though weather conditions such as wind or ground fog sometimes necessitated route adjustments. In instances where surveys could not be completed in a single day, the remaining areas were surveyed the following day, and data were combined. During the early years, data from an elk researcher were sometimes used for the northern range when timing allowed, minimizing overlap in efforts. The objective of the su..., The study area encompassed most of Yellowstone National Park, USA. Aerial survey efforts concentrated on the locales used by the mixed groups (cows with young, usually some mature bulls). Historically, the winter locales used by bison occupied three areas designated the northern range (Lamar Valley), Pelican Valley, and Mary Mountain. The latter encompassed both the centrally located Hayden Valley and the Firehole to the west as one wintering unit because of the movements in both directions across Mary Mountain. Beginning in the 1980’s as bison use patterns began to change, the west side was considered as part of the Mary Mountain geographic unit. Because adult bulls may wander widely, extra efforts were not made to locate these scattered individuals. The data span 1970 through July 1997. There were four aerial surveys per year (Piper Supercub, same pilot and observer with few exceptions), weather, and desired timing permitting from 1970 through 1990. Thereafter surveys increased to 9-1..., , # Bison population surveys in Yellowstone National Park (USA): 1970-1997

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The data span 1970 through July 1997. There were four aerial surveys per year (Piper supercub, same pilot and observer with rare exceptions), weather and desired timing permitting from 1970 through 1990. Thereafter surveys increased to 9-10 per year, circumstances permitting. Flying weather required reasonably wind-free, clear-to-partly-cloudy conditions park-wide, beginning 0800-0900 usually to be ahead of the strong winds that often developed later in the day. Surveys most commonly began with the northern range and proceeded sequentially toward the east boundary and upper Lamar, Mirror Plateau and Pelican Valley, Hayden Valley, the Firehole, and the west side. However wind and/or ground-fog over open valleys sometimes required a change of route. The same factors occasionally d...,

The global Waterbed Cow Mattress market is poised for substantial growth, projected to reach approximately USD 500 million by 2025, with an estimated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.5% anticipated to continue through 2033. This expansion is primarily driven by the increasing focus on animal welfare and productivity within the dairy and beef cattle industries. Farmers worldwide are recognizing the significant benefits of enhanced comfort for their livestock, which translates directly into improved health, reduced stress, and ultimately, higher quality milk and meat production. The demand for innovative bedding solutions that prevent injuries, promote better circulation, and contribute to a more hygienic environment is a key catalyst for market penetration. Furthermore, the growing adoption of advanced agricultural technologies and sustainable farming practices is further bolstering the adoption of specialized products like waterbed cow mattresses. As the global livestock population continues to grow to meet rising protein demands, the need for efficient and humane management solutions will only intensify, creating a fertile ground for the waterbed cow mattress market. The market segmentation reveals a dynamic landscape. The "Dual Waterbed" segment is expected to lead in adoption due to its superior comfort and durability features, catering to high-intensity farming operations. Conversely, the "Single Waterbed" segment offers a more cost-effective solution, making it accessible to a broader range of farmers, particularly in emerging economies. In terms of application, both "Dairy Cattle" and "Beef Cattle" segments are experiencing robust demand, with dairy operations often prioritizing continuous comfort for higher milk yields and beef operations focusing on promoting healthy growth and minimizing stress during fattening periods. Geographically, North America and Europe currently dominate the market, driven by established agricultural infrastructures and stringent animal welfare regulations. However, the Asia Pacific region, particularly China and India, is emerging as a significant growth frontier, owing to the rapid expansion of their livestock sectors and increasing awareness of advanced farming techniques. Restraints such as the initial cost of investment and the need for proper maintenance might temper growth in some price-sensitive markets, but the long-term economic and welfare benefits are increasingly outweighing these concerns. This report delves into the dynamic global market for Waterbed Cow Mattresses, offering a comprehensive analysis of trends, drivers, challenges, and future prospects. The study spans a significant period, encompassing the historical performance from 2019 to 2024, a detailed base year analysis for 2025, and an extended forecast through 2033. The research meticulously examines market segmentation by type (Dual Waterbed and Single Waterbed) and application (Dairy Cattle and Beef Cattle), providing granular insights into the adoption and demand across different livestock sectors. Furthermore, the report scrutinizes key industry developments and highlights the strategic initiatives of prominent market players, including Bioret Agri, Agriprom, Royal de Boer, Advanced Comfort Technology, Patura, North Brook, and Opti-Cow. The overall market size is projected to reach several million units by the end of the forecast period, reflecting the growing significance of advanced animal welfare solutions in modern livestock management.

Responses of 581 participants to the socio-demographics questions asked in the survey, presented in relation to U.S. Census Bureau [19–22] averages for the population 18 years and older.