Overview

This eCourse describes the basics of cattle and lean hogs, the two main types of livestock traded on global commodity markets. As with most agricultural commodities, cattle and lean hogs are characterised by strong supply and demand fundamentals. These fundamentals are examined in detail throughout this eCourse.

Objective

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the animals commonly categorized as livestock
- Recognise the fundamentals of the cattle market
- Recognise the fundamentals of the lean hogs market

Content

Commodities – Livestock
Topic 1: Overview of Livestock
Topic 2: Cattle
Topic 3: Lean Hogs Market