U.S.-based beef-packers will continue to reel from low cattle availability for about three or four quarters, with gradual improvements of the U.S. cattle herd happening gradually from late 2027, meatpacking giant JBS said on Thursday.

JBS turns Q2 profit despite challenging operating environment
Meat packer JBS began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday
Chicago cattle futures come under pressure as traders express nervousness around labour shorages
Meat industry came under fire in 2023 when children were found cleaning slaughterhouses
Council says government should avoid scenarios that make sectors like agriculture collateral damage