Author: Dr. Laura Hayes

Dr. Laura Hayes is a leading expert in beef cattle management with over 20 years of experience in the field. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Texas Tech University, where she specialized in beef production and sustainability. Dr. Hayes has dedicated her career to advancing best practices in beef cattle farming, focusing on genetic improvement, nutrition, and animal welfare. As a professor at Texas Tech, she mentors students and conducts cutting-edge research, publishing extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Her work has earned her recognition, including the Excellence in Beef Research Award from the American Society of Animal Science. Dr. Hayes also serves as a consultant for top beef producers, helping them optimize their operations and achieve sustainability goals. Her commitment to education, research, and industry collaboration makes her a trusted authority in beef cattle management.
US reduces  exports as cattle herd shrinks, squeezing …

US reduces exports as cattle herd shrinks, squeezing …

The Livestock Marketing Information Center, which analyzes the livestock , projects U.S. imports will reach a record 3.7 billion pounds in 2023, topping the previous high of 3.4 …

How the American Civil War Led to a Boom in the

How the American Civil War Led to a Boom in the

One such effect of the American Civil War was the rise of the , which peaked in the United States from about 1867 to the early 1880s. The war saw the construction of railway lines across America and the proliferation of cattle as trade embargoes led to them breeding in vast numbers. As such, when the war ended, America had the …

Factors that influence  meat production in Tanzania. A …

Factors that influence meat production in Tanzania. A …

meat production is the key to reducing poverty, achieving food security and nutrition, promoting exports, economic growth, and industrialization. Despite a large number of cattle, Tanzania continues to import meat and its contribution to GDP is low. Thus, this study used time-series panel data to analyze the meat in Tanzania from 1990 to 2019, with a particular …

Inside the  ’s Campaign to Influence Kids | WIRED

Inside the ’s Campaign to Influence Kids | WIRED

The “knows it has a trust issue,” says Jennifer Jacquet, a professor of environmental science and policy at the University of Miami. The is attempting to influence …

Safety Summit –

Safety Summit –

The (BIFSCo) collaborates with the Checkoff Program and other sponsors to host an annual Safety Summit. This signature event began in 2003 as an opportunity to bring safety leaders and scientists together to hear the latest research results, learn about advancements in food safety …

At A  –  Magazine

At A – Magazine

Nevil Speer serves as an consultant and is based in Bowling Green, KY. Nevil Speer has extensive experience and involvement with the livestock and food including various service and consultation projects spanning such as market competition, business and economic implications of agroterrorism, animal identification, assessment of price risk and market volatility on the …

Model of  cattle, transportation industries as critical …

Model of cattle, transportation industries as critical …

Scoglio said that recent events in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic raise important about how to safeguard the system. … the cattle contributes approximately $8.9 billion …

– Impacts

– Impacts

Our evaluations strongly indicate Extension’s workshops that focus on pertinent and emerging have a significant impact on farm operations. Evaluations indicate 70% of our 2020 workshop participants intended to make changes on their operations based on what they learned through Extension.

Commodity Insight: A shortage of  and pork in 2023

Commodity Insight: A shortage of and pork in 2023

Omicron? — Brazil or Australia do not increase exports, the fundamentals for U.S. cattle prices will be bug-eyed bullish for late 2022. The U.S. cattle herd is declining in a scenario that …

6 pressing questions about  and climate change, answered

6 pressing questions about and climate change, answered

The short answer:Yes, although will always be resource-intensive to produce. The longer explanation: The emissions intensity of production varies widely across the world, and improvements in the efficiency of livestock production can greatly reduce land use and emissions per pound of meat.

(PDF)  Cattle Production Systems, Challenges and …

(PDF) Cattle Production Systems, Challenges and …

The in Ethiopia has got the chance that there is an example that can be used for production and there is a large population of cattle and there are local animals like Horroo and …

Current situation and future prospects for the Australian …

Current situation and future prospects for the Australian …

AUSTRALIAN OVERVIEW production and distribution of the across Australia A brief history and overview of the of the Australian in – dustry is provided by [5,7]. Australia had about 25 million head of cattle, including 2.8 million head of dairy cattle, and 11.5 million cows and heifers in 2016-17 [1 …

can cut emissions with land management …

can cut emissions with land management …

The analysis revealed that Brazilian production holds the most potential for emissions reductions. In the studies analyzed, researchers found a 57% GHG emission reduction through improved …

110 The Importance of Recognizing Economic Factors …

110 The Importance of Recognizing Economic Factors …

Understanding the economic impact of incremental change in a EPD will aid decision making. A predictive blueprint of genomic characteristics of feeder cattle will allow producers and feed yards to merchandise feeder and fed cattle to specific markets. Greater connection of the across multiple segments will result in better …

The meat : Do ?

The meat : Do ?

Abstract. For generations, those that produce livestock and meat generally felt that their country or geographical region (i.e., provenance) reflected a basis for product differentiation. This occurs to the extent that geography of production often is considered a “brand.”. For example, there exists “U.S. Grain-Fed ” or “Kobe …

A model for ‘sustainable’ US  production – Nature

A model for ‘sustainable’ US production – Nature

The US is regarded as environmentally unsustainable. Modelling a system where cattle subsist solely on grass and food by-products, the authors estimate that 45% of current …

Food Safety  Affecting the Dairy

Food Safety Affecting the Dairy

1997 J Dairy Sci 80:3458–3462 3458 Received September 18, 1996. Accepted May 5, 1997. Food Safety Affecting the Dairy GARY STEFAN United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Animal Production Food Safety Staff, Washington, DC 20250 ABSTRACT The ability of dairy farmers to market cull cows and veal calves may be affected by the final rule …

by-products: No guts no glory! | Petfood

by-products: No guts no glory! | Petfood

Short answer — Yes. But some critics would have you believe they are vile, evil and unfit for consumption. Consider this though: Some people like liver and onions, natural hotdogs or blood sausage in the traditional casing (intestines), tripe soup, kidney soup, haggis or sweetbreads. These would all be considered by-products according to …

on Australia’s  …

on Australia’s …

Here’s what the report says about the five highest impact diseases: 1. Cattle Tick. Total estimated annual cost: $161 million. Cattle ticks cause anaemia in cattle and are also the vector for three tick fever organisms in Australia. Cattle tick infestations impact on weight gains of affected cattle, on conception rates and devalue hides.

for all of  …

for all of …

for all of , AMIC urges. Jon Condon, 13/05/2021. Large processors have skipped killing shifts in the past 12 months, not through a lack of slaughter cattle, but a lack of manpower to process them. The solution lies in an wide approach, AMIC argues….. THE entire red meat …

Livestock Market News | Cattle News | The National Livestock …

Livestock Market News | Cattle News | The National Livestock …

Welcome to the Western Livestock Journal, the nation’s leading source for livestock news. Follow along for the latest and sheep news, cattle markets, public lands , cattle sales and agricultural policy updates. Subscribe.

“Policy  and the  ” by Roger Bernard

“Policy and the ” by Roger Bernard

The current climate in Washington is one where lawmakers have been lurching from one confrontation to another, with seemingly little ability to do much more than kick a problem down the road. This has been underscored by the process which led to the partial government shutdown that lasted for 16 days. As the looks ahead, some of these lingering Washington could well have …

Policy  and the   – ResearchGate

Policy and the – ResearchGate

As the looks ahead, some of these lingering Washington could well have an impact on the US cattle and others. Discover the world’s research 25+ million members

Monopolies in Meat: Endangering Workers, Farmers, and …

Monopolies in Meat: Endangering Workers, Farmers, and …

Overall, at least 14 major slaughterhouses have closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks, according to Farm Journal, which is tracking closures. “The food supply chain is breaking,” John Tyson, head of Tyson Foods, said last week. Shoppers will notice empty meat coolers in stores, while farmers and ranchers unable to sell their livestock will waste …

Overview of Poultry and Livestock Production in Malaysia …

Overview of Poultry and Livestock Production in Malaysia …

•Malaysia aimed to increase self sufficiency level of to 30% by year 2023. •Aimed on Integration system under oil palm to increase the production and to achieve targeted SSL by year 2023. INTEGRATION SYSTEM 50,941 farmers

.ORG.AU – The impacts of Australia’s

.ORG.AU – The impacts of Australia’s

The impact on environment. The is also a major cause of environmental destruction and climate change. Because production dominates more than half the Australian continent, it has a major impact of any on our ecosystems, and is the one of the greatest threat to our wildlife and biodiversity.

Our West | I ‘Heart’ Western Canadian :   in …

Our West | I ‘Heart’ Western Canadian : in …

In 2020, Canada’s exported $3.2 billion dollars’ —or 438,467 tonnes of , representing 40% of domestic production. challenges: Supply Chain Vulnerabilities. The supply chain, with its historic shift towards finishing operations in Alberta, is highly specialized and has clear advantages.

Breaking down

Breaking down

The nine-year average net returns after a labor and management charge were $143 per cow but varied considerably through the nine years of the (Figure 5). As you would expect, year 2014’s $577 stands out dramatically. That one year did a lot to increase the nine-year average.

The FoodPrint of  – FoodPrint

The FoodPrint of – FoodPrint

At 80 billion dollars annually, the US is the largest in the world. Four companies in the US control 80 percent of the market. 1 This consolidation of power in the hands of a few corporations has implications for the entire production system. These large companies limit access to processing and markets for small- to mid-size …

U.S.  cattle history: Entrepreneurship and … –

U.S. cattle history: Entrepreneurship and … –

Research focused on cattle came about in the early 1900s, which began shaping the modern seedstock . Selective breeding within breeds like Herefords was taking place, which allowed for a vast improvement in the final product. Cattle size became moderate, and traits like milk and yield were focused on.

Spotlight  the …

Spotlight the …

The U.S. is a major producer of , pork, chicken and turkey in the world and also a major exporter of those commodities. The U.S. also is a major importer of . International trade is increasing in importance to the U.S. sector. As new trade surface, cattle and prices, as well as the competing meats’ prices, can be …

The Alarming Environmental Costs of  |

The Alarming Environmental Costs of |

That number lumps the less desirable parts of the carcass—used for bone meal and dog food—along with the high-quality meat, and it reflects a global average. The emissions intensity is higher …

4th Quarter 2023 | Choices Magazine Online

4th Quarter 2023 | Choices Magazine Online

Structure and Fed Cattle Marketing Arrangements in the U.S. Packing . The U.S. packing is highly concentrated, with approximately 85% of market share held by the four largest firms ( packers) in fed cattle slaughtering (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, 2022).

The  Big Oil does to fight …

The Big Oil does to fight …

The National Cattlemen’s Association website includes an animated explainer, “Tough questions about sustainability,” that minimizes the ’s role in environmental …

Competition  in the United States

Competition in the United States

Title Competition in the United States . Author(s) Bolotova, Yuliya. Subject(s) Agribusiness Marketing Industrial Organization Farm Management …

of …

of …

. Expansion of cattle pastures has driven deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, where these pastures cover about two-thirds of all the deforested land. A new study shows “zero deforestation agreements” have dramatically influenced the behavior of ranchers and the …

processing plants

processing plants

Staff. An investigation by the Kansas City Star has exposed serious safety related to the U.S. processing . A team of journalists spent a year looking into the current state of affairs at two of the four biggest suppliers in the United States and revealed a stark picture, involving fecal contamination, non-therapeutic …

Research – Today’s  Consumer Fall 2023 Update

Research – Today’s Consumer Fall 2023 Update

Consumption and sales trends. At the meat case, retail prices averaged $6.43/lb. in September 2023, which is up 7.4% from September 2022. 1 Comparatively, retail pork prices have decreased by 0.2% and retail chicken prices have decreased by 5.1% over the same time frame. 1 These retail price increases for fresh have helped support …

How the  is changing –  Magazine

How the is changing – Magazine

Stocker operations (all categories) increased in average size, from 875 head in 2002 to 1,115 head (anticipated) in 2008. 52.3% of pure stocker operators said stocker cattle represented over half of their annual gross income. 72% of operations running 2,500 or more head (all categories) said stockers accounted for 50% or more of their income.

10 Negative Effects The Meat  Has On The World

10 Negative Effects The Meat Has On The World

Deforestation is one of the biggest facing the world today. Every second, 1–2 acres of rain forest are cleared, mostly in the Amazon. With the staggering loss of rain forest comes a variety of negative effects. Deforestation increases both climatic instability and the amount of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.

Midwestern  production works just as well off pasture

Midwestern production works just as well off pasture

Midwestern production works just as well off pasture. . Retrieved April 27, 2024 from / releases / 2022 / 01 / 220131132817.htm

Chapter 39.   and the Future of the

Chapter 39. and the Future of the

THE U.S. CATTLE AND IS EXTREMELY COMPLEX As we consider changes that are occurring or will occur in the coming years it is important to keep in mind the economic challenges inherent in the . The U.S. cattle and ranks as one of the most complex, if not, the most complex in the world. Recognition …

US legislation proposes FTC resolution on  pricing  …

US legislation proposes FTC resolution on pricing …

US legislators propose FTC resolution on pricing . Source: ©LAZYLLAMA – STOCK.ADOBE.COM. 05.23.2022. By Ryan McCarthy. WASHINGTON —Two senators recently proposed a bipartisan …

When Oprah Winfrey beefed with the Texas cattle  …

When Oprah Winfrey beefed with the Texas cattle …

The time Oprah Winfrey beefed with the Texas cattle . The six weeks Oprah Winfrey spent in Amarillo defending herself in a lawsuit from the highlight the media mogul’s …

Extreme drought, weather forcing cattle producers to thin …

Extreme drought, weather forcing cattle producers to thin …

An uptick in drought and other extreme weather events has producers in the U.S. and Canada thinning their herds in near-record numbers, which could lead to supply in the …

Cattle  and Genetics | Penn State Extension

Cattle and Genetics | Penn State Extension

2021 Sired Progeny from Dairy Cows. By Tara L. Felix, Bailey Basiel. Over the last 3 years, semen sales have nearly tripled, due to increased on dairy matings. But, not all x dairy crossbred cattle meet expectations. Penn State is investigating the optimal genetics for crossbreds calves.

Animal welfare  associated with extensive livestock …

Animal welfare associated with extensive livestock …

The animal welfare faced by the northern Australian cattle are similar to those faced by extensive livestock production industries in other countries.

What are the biggest drivers of tropical deforestation?

What are the biggest drivers of tropical deforestation?

No.1. production is the top driver of deforestation in the world’s tropical forests. The forest conversion it generates more than doubles that generated by the production of soy, palm oil, and wood products (the second, third, and fourth biggest drivers) combined. also drives conversion of non-forest landscapes, from grasslands to …

AGRICULTURE POLICY AFFECTING THE

AGRICULTURE POLICY AFFECTING THE

challenges producers to make sure the issue balance beam is loaded correctly between practical and impractical, reasonable and unreasonable, scientific and unscientific, necessary and unnecessary, proven and unproven, and more. Navigating the mine field of , both good and bad, is really not simple any longer. It takes

Meat’s Environmental Impact | Stanford Woods Institute for …

Meat’s Environmental Impact | Stanford Woods Institute for …

While the global meat provides food and a livelihood for billions of people, it also has significant environmental and health consequences for the planet. Experts predict that the worldwide consumption of pork, , poultry and other livestock will double by 2020, although this prediction may be dampened by the recent economic downturn.