Canada: Livestock and Products Annual
The Canadian cattle herd is forecast to remain flat through 2019, as increased imports of feeder cattle compensate for a decline in domestic inventories. The swine herd is forecast to remain flat through 2019 although sow numbers will increase. Beef exports are forecast to see a modest increase in 2019 as a result of increased demand from international markets, while imports will add to a tight domestic supply. Canadian pork imports and exports will remain flat in 2019.