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Cattle Industry Overview

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Below you will find a brief overview of the cattle industry. You will learn more about:

  • 牛, 营养upcyclers
  • 职业生涯 in the cattle industry
  • 牛行业 事实和数据

This portal provides a mix of information providing education on the cattle industry.  This portal is appropriate for anyone interested in learning more about the topic.

Cattle are Nutrient Upcyclers

Cattle are NUTRIENT UPCYCLERS!
什么是“升级再造”? 当牛吃草时, their ruminant digestive system turns things humans can’t eat, 如草, 其他的“粮仓”, and byproducts - such as distillers grain, 棉籽, and beet pulp - into high-quality protein and micronutrients for human consumption – a process called upcycling. (牛肉. It's What's For Dinner)
Learn more by visiting an article written by 牛肉. It's What's For Dinner. 

 

牛肉的成绩
The infographic below shows the grades of beef (developed by 牛肉. It's What's For Dinner.) Learn the difference between beef grades Prime, 选择和选择, what to look for when buying beef and how to understand the label.

 

牛肉 grades infographic

From Birth to Steak - A Look At Where Your 牛肉 Comes From
了解 the different stages as cattle move from calves to weaning, finishing and processing where it becomes nutritious and delicious food.

From birth to steak cattle lifecycle

职业生涯 in the Cattle Industry

拍卖师
Meet Will Epperly, 2022 World Champion Auctioneer! Hear how Will got started auctioneering, why the auction method is so successful and what his work will be as world champion. 剧透警告, Will discusses his Champion position and how he plans to be active in legislative advocacy.

兽医

满足博士. Emily Winebarger Hoss and listen to her discuss what it is like to be a veterinarian, how she came to realize her passion for animals and her journey through vet school. She also offers advice for others seeking the same education.

牲畜平地机

Livestock graders serve the purpose of assuring that accurate grades are placed on livestock or meat that is sold according to standards set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Visit the Ag 职业生涯 site to learn more about the position, the education required, responsibilities and where you would likely work.

Cattle Industry Facts and Figures

牛肉 Cattle Production and Lifecycle
Learn the three general categories of beef cattle production, and how beef cattle are bred and raised to withhold different roles within the system to help maintain the industry.
Read the entire blog.

 

牛肉 cattle production system infographic   牛肉 cattle lifecycle infographic

了解 牛肉的事实 from a national perspective.

牛肉 facts infographic

有趣的事实 对牛.

有趣的事实 对牛 infographic

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