Category: Beef Directory

Cattle groups call on USDA to ban Brazilian  imports

Cattle groups call on USDA to ban Brazilian imports

0:03. 0:45. Several U.S. cattle groups have asked Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to suspend imports from Brazil, based on Brazil’s repeated failures to report outbreaks of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) which is also called mad cow disease. Brazil has a history of failing to report such outbreaks in a timely fashion.

Assessing feed security for  production within livestock …

Assessing feed security for production within livestock …

The strategic importance of feed security for the economic and environmental sustainability of the is emphasized in countries such as Canada, which is the 10th largest producer in the world (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2021) and aims to sustain or expand its export of live and meat (Ghazalian …

Bleak 2024 for Canadian  sector, says U.S. report

Bleak 2024 for Canadian sector, says U.S. report

Published: October 13, 2023. Cattle, News. High cattle prices may help Canadian cattle producers in 2024, says market analyst Anne Wasko, but it all depends on the moisture and feed situations. Photo: Supplied. The United States Department of Agriculture has dropped a report painting a grim picture of the Canadian in …

– statistics & facts | Statista

– statistics & facts | Statista

Volume of and veal produced in China from 2013 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons) Premium Statistic Mutton and lamb production volume in China 2013-2023

Interviews – Eric Schlosser | Modern Meat | FRONTLINE |

Interviews – Eric Schlosser | Modern Meat | FRONTLINE |

There are really three companies that control the in the United States. Excel, which is a subsidiary of the huge agribusiness company Cargill. ConAgra, another huge agribusiness company.

Canadian Cattle Association

Canadian Cattle Association

About. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is the national voice of Canada’s 60,000 farms and feedlots. Founded by producers and led by a producer-elected board, CCA works to address that concern Canada’s producers.

HSUS–The Welfare of Cows in the Dairy

HSUS–The Welfare of Cows in the Dairy

Bovine Growth Hormone. Recombinant bovine somatotropin, rBST (also referred to as bovine growth hormone), is a genetically engineered hormone injected into dairy cows to increase milk yield.158 In the 2005-2006 survey of 113 dairies in 5 U.S. states, 71.7% used rBST,159 and of U.S. dairy operations with 500 or more cows, 42% use rBST.

Biosecurity at Cattle Farms: Strengths, Weaknesses …

Biosecurity at Cattle Farms: Strengths, Weaknesses …

Biosecurity is a key component of any animal and public health strategy and disease prevention and control programs. This study reviewed the main findings of different studies implemented from 2015 to 2021 to analyse the biosecurity situation at Belgian cattle farms, including attitudes and behaviours of cattle farmers and rural veterinarians …

UK’s  herds could be key to sustainable farming, says …

UK’s herds could be key to sustainable farming, says …

Last modified on Wed 25 Aug 2021 09.44 EDT. The UK’s herd could be at the heart of a sustainable farming system that tackles both the climate and wildlife crises while producing sufficient …

? – Mercy For Animals

? – Mercy For Animals

In 2017, a study in the British Medical Journal found at least nine different causes of death associated with red meat—processed and unprocessed. The study concluded that people consuming red meat had higher risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, liver disease, infections, lung disease, and cancer.

Low Supply, High Demand Keep  Outlook to the Bullish Side

Low Supply, High Demand Keep Outlook to the Bullish Side

A new Global Quarterly Q4 2022 report from analysts at RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness (Rabo) anticipates falling production in Europe and the U.S. but growing to flat production in …

Cattle ‘s environmental impacts spark academics’ call …

Cattle ‘s environmental impacts spark academics’ call …

Jason Strong says the is working to become carbon neutral by 2030. (ABC News: Chris Gillette) He said the authors had misrepresented the food production system and they were wrong …

– MSU …

– MSU …

. Jeannine P. Schweihofer, Michigan State University Extension – May 23, 2011. carcass weights have steadily increased over the years. This causes larger muscles and merchandising or cooking them. Portion control cutting has been used in the for decades when cutting …

Markets, Price Discovery, and Emerging  – LMIC

Markets, Price Discovery, and Emerging – LMIC

In June 2021, the USDA Office of the Chief Economist and the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University jointly sponsored a workshop in Kansas City, Missouri, at which a series of papers summarizing work on fed pricing were presented and discussed. These papers, along with a summary of the workshop, were …

This land isn’t for you or me. It’s for the meat .

This land isn’t for you or me. It’s for the meat .

The programs that subsidize the represent some of the most striking examples of America’s tradition of “agricultural exceptionalism” — giving farmers and ranchers special …

Emergent Research Themes on Sustainability in the  Cattle …

Emergent Research Themes on Sustainability in the Cattle …

Brazil is one of the world’s biggest producers and its largest exporter. However, cattle ranching is a leading cause of deforestation and habitat conversion in the Brazilian Amazon, which challenges sustainable development. We adopted the triple bottom line (TBL) as a guiding theory of sustainability and assumed the necessity of a production system-specific approach. Based on an …

Cow-calf Corner: The importance of  trade to the cattle …

Cow-calf Corner: The importance of trade to the cattle …

The study focuses on trade enabling a deeper and achievable assessment, leaving trade of cattle, hides, and other aspects of the broader to other projects. The importance of trade continues to grow as exports increased to a new record in 2021 and have increased even more thus far in 2022.

Livestock Management recent news |  Magazine

Livestock Management recent news | Magazine

USDA moves to electronic identification tags. May 20, 2024. 2 Min Read. Livestock Management. Better pasture and hay conditions anticipated for 2024. by Derrell Peel. May 20, 2024. 3 Min Read. Cattle Genetics.

Global MeatSocial and Environmental Consequences of the …

Global MeatSocial and Environmental Consequences of the …

The growth of the global meat and the implications for climate change, food insecurity, workers’ rights, the treatment of animals, and other . Global meat production and consumption have risen sharply and steadily over the past five decades, with per capita meat consumption almost doubling since 1960.

and cattle prices are on the rise –

and cattle prices are on the rise –

Choice cutout was at $272 per hundredweight on April 9, up $20 per hundredweight from the week prior, Anderson said. Select also rallied to $264 per hundredweight, or right at the five-year average. It is noteworthy, he said, that prices were strong before the pandemic and that retail demand for in 2020 was the best in 20 years.

The most  quality and …

The most quality and …

The literature search was conducted on ISI Web of Science with the following topics: quality, sensory quality/preferences/analysis, consumer preferences, production, intensive production, extensive production, semi-intensive or semi-extensive production. Studies comprising dairy cattle were not included, as well as studies not …

New York sues  producer for ‘fraudulent’ climate …

New York sues producer for ‘fraudulent’ climate …

Matthew Stockman/Getty Images. New York state Attorney General Letitia James sued producer JBS in state court for allegedly misleading the public about a pledge the company made to slash its …

US cattle herd continues to get smaller | Food Business News

US cattle herd continues to get smaller | Food Business News

By Ron Sterk. KANSAS CITY — The US Department of Agriculture in its annual Cattle report issued Jan. 31 estimated the total US cattle herd on Jan. 1 down 2% from Jan. 1, 2021. The number …

news and latest updates –

news and latest updates –

A new study has found that 12% of Americans are responsible for eating half of all consumed on a given day, a finding that may help consumer groups and government agencies craft educational …

(PDF) Current situation and prospect of  cattle …

(PDF) Current situation and prospect of cattle …

The second part addresses related to the current systems for production that could become important for future development of the in Indonesia. Recommendations to improve …

A Contribution of  to Human Health: A Review of the Role …

A Contribution of to Human Health: A Review of the Role …

Meat and meat products constitute important source of protein, fat, and several functional compounds. Although consumption may implicate possible negative impacts on human health, its consumption can also contribute to human health. Quality traits of , as well as its nutritional properties, depend on animal genetics, feeding, livestock practices, and post mortem procedures …

Why the Big Meat menace may be even worse than we thought

Why the Big Meat menace may be even worse than we thought

America’s ‘Big Meat’ is a menace. Congress’ new report on Covid dangers proves it. … coronavirus transmission rates were double the national average in counties with large and pork …

Development of the    – Purdue University

Development of the – Purdue University

The has continued to grow into the largest single agricultural in terms of cash farm receipts. Consumption Has Increased Markedly is the preferred meat of the Ameri­ can COnSUlll.er . Th~s. is shown by the increase consumption per person the U.S. from 56 pounds in 1937 to about 100 pounds in 1964.

Factory Farming: The  Behind Meat and Dairy |

Factory Farming: The Behind Meat and Dairy |

Factory Farming: Misery for Animals. In the U.S. today, 99% of animals used for food live on massive industrial “factory farms,” where they’re crammed by the thousands into wire cages, metal crates, or other extremely restrictive enclosures inside filthy, windowless sheds. These animals will never raise their families, root around in the …

Meat Consumption, Sustainability and Alternatives: An …

Meat Consumption, Sustainability and Alternatives: An …

Meat is an important food and a major source of protein in the diet of many people, and humans are adapted to eat meat. In addition, meat is a significant source of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, some of which are only available, or have greater bioavailability, in animal products [ 1, 2 ]. However, in the last decades meat production …

The sustainability risks of Impossible and Beyond Burgers – Vox

The sustainability risks of Impossible and Beyond Burgers – Vox

is an outsize driver of deforestation around the world, including in the vital Amazon rainforest. One serving of , as Vox has reported, requires as much as 20 times more land and four …

US  Headed for Supply Shock, High Prices Through 2024 …

US Headed for Supply Shock, High Prices Through 2024 …

Based on animal life cycle timelines, beginning cattle inventory of 2024 will likely fall below 2014 and to the lowest US inventory since the 1950s, with 2025 inventories to show limited improvement, if any. Beginning 2023 inventory for all US cattle is recorded at 89.3 million, down 3% from 2022, a net loss of nearly 3 million head, indicating …

An Overview of Meat  in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive …

An Overview of Meat in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive …

The meat has the capability to self-sustain with chicken meat mainly due to the current purchasing levels of consumers (Silva et al., 2010). In addition, chicken meat is the most consumed animal protein source among Sri Lankan meat consumers and the other most preferred meat types are pork, mutton, and (Silva et al., 2010 …

Coronavirus impact on   –  Magazine

Coronavirus impact on – Magazine

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its spread across the United States, impacting farmers and the ag , we will share all information and insights here. Magazine is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC

2020 , foodservice struggles

2020 , foodservice struggles

Through late August, Canada’s 2020 production was down 6% year over year at 769,000 mt, with slaughter also falling 6% to 1.98 million head. Related: Online grocery shopping offers new opportunities for . Canadian cattle exports to the U.S. fell 11% to 435,000 head, with feeder cattle exports plunging 50% to 80,000 head.

How the agtech sector is navigating connectivity

How the agtech sector is navigating connectivity

Eric Barker, 27/06/2022. AS THE livestock becomes more reliant on technology to automate tasks and improve production systems, connectivity is still proving to be an issue for the growing agtech . The sector has promised a lot over the past five years, with dozens of start-ups popping up and pitching themselves to the .

of COVID-19 creating …

of COVID-19 creating …

That number, while dramatic, is not surprising given the news that two of America’s largest packers have closed two plants due to labor resulting from COVID-19. JBS USA has closed its Greeley, Colorado facility through April 24, and National Packing Company has closed its Tama, Iowa facility through April 20.

Pros and Cons of Growth Hormones in  Cattle | Ablison

Pros and Cons of Growth Hormones in Cattle | Ablison

Key Takeaways. Benefits of growth hormones in cattle include increased weight gain, accelerated growth and development, shortened time to reach market weight, and improved feed efficiency. Health risks and consumer concerns associated with growth hormones in cattle include increased antibiotic resistance, hormonal imbalance, allergic …

Controversial keep-eating-red-meat study gets a correction …

Controversial keep-eating-red-meat study gets a correction …

Author of study saying red meat is fine failed to disclose funding, journal reveals. Annals of Internal Medicine a correction about researcher’s undisclosed conflict of interest …

is on the rise, but challenges …

is on the rise, but challenges …

has grown into a $20 billion business — but challenges remain. Published Thu, Dec 24 20209:59 PM EST. Abigail Ng @abigailngwy. Key Points. The global meat …

Key to zero-carbon  in feedlot, not

Key to zero-carbon in feedlot, not

Stephen Wiedemann says that enteric methane produced when cattle burp was the biggest source of carbon for the , accounting for 80 to 90 per cent of emissions;

Blog: Record US  production in 2019 – But why is US …

Blog: Record US production in 2019 – But why is US …

Although the latest cyclical cattle herd peak in 2019 was 37 million head (or 28 percent smaller than the all-time peak in the 1970s), federally inspected production reached a new record of 26.8 billion pounds last year. This was more than three billion pounds above the mid-1970s production level. The US cattle herd could show further …

Cattle Farming |  Extension

Cattle Farming | Extension

cattle production is a major in many states, including Pennsylvania. With over 25,000 cattle-raising farms, PA’s contributes approximately $7.7 billion annually, making it a leading economic driver in the state. Cattle Technology. In the cattle community, technologies are often used to help continually …

5 Trending headlines in   123847 –  Magazine

5 Trending headlines in 123847 – Magazine

3. The drought in the USA is not going away—anytime soon. However, some good things did come from the heavy and destructive rainfall in California. Drought conditions there have gotten better. Let’s compare the past two week’s drought monitors. The most severe of the drought in California has been downgraded. 4.

A review of strategies for overcoming challenges of  …

A review of strategies for overcoming challenges of …

In these areas food safety , risk management options and hygienic practices need to be considered for protection of health of public consumers in connection to supply [6] [20] [22]. In …

and development of the   in China

and development of the in China

Introduction. A of international significance has developed in China only since the mid 1980s. 1 Yet the growth in production and consumption over the last decade and a half has been remarkable ( Longworth et al., 2001, Zhang et al., 2000; and Liu, 2000 ). Governments at all levels have actively promoted a cattle …

Why Is Eating Meat Bad for the Environment and Climate Change

Why Is Eating Meat Bad for the Environment and Climate Change

Meat production accounts for 57 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions of the entire food production . It also results in widespread deforestation and loss of biodiversity, and each of these means that it significantly contributes to climate change. This is especially true of meat production from factory farming operations.

Census of Agriculture for  Farms |

Census of Agriculture for Farms |

Last year, the value of exported grew by 15 percent resulting in $8.3 billion in total value. According to the USDA, 2019 will likely be another record-setting year for producers. They anticipate an 8.9% increase in consumption across the nation. To learn more about how the supports our nation through economic …

Economic headwinds, production  challenge  exports

Economic headwinds, production challenge exports

For January through April, exports totaled 433,316 mt, up 5% from a year ago, valued at $2.66 billion (up 3%). With lower April slaughter numbers, export value per head of fed slaughter climbed to a record $363.35, up 19% from April 2019. For the first four months of the year, per-head export value increased 5% to $326.47.

FSIS  Public Health Alert for Ground  Due to …

FSIS Public Health Alert for Ground Due to …

The raw ground items were produced on October 4, 2022. The following product is subject to the public health alert view labels : 1-lb. plastic vacuum-packed packages containing “FRANK’S BUTCHER SHOP GROUND ” with “PACKED ON” dates of 10-07-2022 and 10-09-2022 on the label.