USDA livestock datasets
Official datasets ranches reference for head counts, auction reporting, disease traceability, and emergency programs.
USDA NASS — Market News and Production Statistics
Acres, head counts, production estimates, livestock slaughter, cattle on feed, pricing datasets used by auction markets.
USDA APHIS — Animal Disease Traceability and Health
Official 840 tags, RFID transition timeline, disease traceability rule, state contacts.
APHIS VS — Disease Surveillance Updates
HPAI, FMD, vesicular stomatitis, scrapie, CWD surveillance maps and situation reports.
Agricultural Marketing Service — Livestock Mandatory Reporting
Boxed beef, swine, lamb market reports by region for fair price reference.
State livestock registries and brand books
Texas
Brand registration, theft investigator network
Montana
Brand office, inspection requirements, copy of brand book
Colorado
Brand board, inspection districts, sale barn checks
Wyoming
Brand recording, livestock law enforcement, estray process
California
Hide and brand, transportation exemption verification
New Mexico
Inspection, theft investigations, online brand search
All 50 states
Directory of brand laws and offices by state
Brand registration verifies ownership and is required in brand inspection states at sale barns and before crossing state lines. NAWN links the brand number to microchip, ear tag, RFID and registry photos for chain-of-custody.
Breed associations and genetic research
Angus
American Angus Association • cattle
Hereford
American Hereford Association • cattle
Holstein
Holstein Association USA • cattle
Quarter Horse
American Quarter Horse Association • equine
Boer Goat
American Boer Goat Association • goat
Dorper Sheep
American Dorper Sheep Breeders • sheep
Berkshire Swine
American Berkshire Association • swine
Llama/Alpaca
Alpaca Owners Association • llama_alpaca
Genetic research basics
- • Parentage verification via DNA prevents pedigree errors before breeding contracts
- • Genomic testing for traits like marbling and maternal calving ease — keep reports linked to listing
- • NAWN DNA verified flag on listing signals reports are uploaded and reviewed by buyer
- • Research universities: Texas A&M, Colorado State, Kansas State — extension publications linked via Info Hub
Market price tracking
Reference only — confirm at auction or AMS report before quoting. NAWN displays region, trend, and AMS report code for traceability.
Feeder calves (500-600 lb)
up~$2.60-$3.10 / lb
Midwest avg • LM_CT150 AMS
Market hogs
stable~$85-$95 / cwt live
Iowa/MN • Mandatory swine report
Lambs (90-110 lb)
up~$180-$220 / cwt
National avg • Spring seasonal rise
Goats - dairy doe in milk
stable$250-$600 head
Nationwide • Breed and production dependent
Production statistics
- NASS inventories: January cattle inventory, sheep and goats semiannual, hog quarterly.
- Cattle on Feed: Monthly feedlot capacity and marketings by state and size group.
- Hay Stocks: May and December hay stocks by state for feed planning.
- Disease surveillance: Weekly APHIS situation reports, reportable disease list by state.
Sources and scope
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Scope
These references support the animal-welfare and sanctuary-care context around the research links. The USDA datasets and state sources already listed on this page remain the place to verify current records and rules.
Educational and professional review only. The page is educational and for professional review. It does not replace veterinary, regulatory, legal, wildlife-rehabilitation, or emergency-management advice, and market or compliance decisions require current official information.
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