 We have actually seen a fair amount of the pace of imports of live cattle coming from both Canada and Mexico. McConnell also says feedlots are turning out heavier cattle. And so what this means is that, you know, with additional weight per animal, that's actually offset a lot of those declines. He says there's still no clear indication in this USDA report as to whether the beef industry herd contraction is still going on or whether it's run its course. Gary Crawford, Washington.