US animal proteins market steady on October 17

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US animal proteins market steady on October 17

US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday October 17, with market participants indicating a slow day for trading.

September USDA Feed Outlook
Grain consuming animal units (GCAUs) were estimated at 100.06 million head for the 2024/25 marketing year, according to the October USDA Feed Outlook.

A grain consuming animal unit is defined by the USDA as the dry-weight quantity of feed consumed by the average milk cow during the base period.

Although the latest forecast is up by 0.42% ...

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International animal proteins mixed for week to October 17

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