Analysts are predicting a shift in cattle breeding tendencies ahead of a herd rebuild. 

Dairy-cross cattle are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, with a third of cattle processed now coming from the dairy market. 

Changes at the saleyards in the coming months are paving the way for the same kind of crossbreeding here. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Global AgriTrends Market Analyst Simon Quilty about the trend and what it means for our livestock and dairy industries.