一季度肉牛价格明显回升！当前市场牛肉价格如何？记者探访→

Core Viewpoint - The beef and dairy cattle market in China has shown signs of recovery in 2023 after a period of low prices in the previous year, aided by a series of relief policies implemented by various departments [1][3]. Group 1: Market Trends - Since March 2023, the market price of beef has gradually rebounded, particularly in Jilin Province, a key beef production area, where significant price increases have been observed in April [3][5]. - The price of live cattle has influenced the beef market, with reports indicating a bustling trading environment in major live cattle markets in northern regions [5][7]. Group 2: Policy Measures - Jilin Province allocated 47.75 million yuan to implement a comprehensive program for free distribution of high-quality beef cattle frozen semen, aimed at improving cattle quality and reducing breeding costs [9]. - The province has also introduced a subsidy policy for "stalk and ear collection" to transition cattle feeding from traditional dry straw to fermented silage, enhancing feed quality [11]. Group 3: Production Efficiency - Farmers report that cattle fed with fermented feed yield significantly more meat compared to those fed with dry straw, with an increase of 50-80 pounds per 500-pound cattle [13]. - The focus on improving cattle utilization efficiency and reducing feeding costs is expected to enhance overall production capacity, benefiting farmers [15].