 This has been in place since last year's fall run. Since October of 2023, the USDA has reported that 42% of all feeder cattle and calves sold were heifers. That is higher than last year in the five-year average of nearly 41%. The April USDA cattle on feed report showed feeder heifer and heifer calves account for 4.6 million head, up 1% from 2023.