When biting into a juicy burger or ordering up an all-beef hot dog, it can be easy to forget the journey that beef took to get to your mouth. In fact, most people don’t even consider how beef arrives on their plate and although the obvious answer would be a farm, there is a lot […]
Calf growth and maturity are important for any farmer or rancher to understand, no matter how big or small their herd is. There are a few different factors which indicate when a calf has reached maturity, however, these can vary for several reasons. When a calf is born it will remain with its mother for […]
1.The United States is the top beef producing country in the world, in 2021 it accounted for roughly 20% of the worlds beef production. 2. In 2021, Texas had the most beef cows in the United States followed by Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska & South Dakota. 3. Brazil, the European Union and China followed behind the […]
As humans we understand that water is a vital source of life; we need clean, drinkable water to survive. Our bodies are made up of 60% of it after all. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine the recommended amount for humans is 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 liters for […]
As humans we prepare for the cold winter months by wrapping up in hats and scarves, sipping hot drinks and kitting out our homes with cosy blankets. In the same way, we need to prepare our farm animals for the cold. I’m not sure about you but I’ve never seen a cow bundled up in […]
It may appear that supermarkets sell a wide variety of beef and meat products, however, this is not the case. Most of this meat comes from a small number of companies, four to be exact. These four companies control 84 percent of cattle slaughter. JBS USA, Tyson Foods Inc., Cargill Inc. and National Beef Packing […]
There is a lot of choice these days when it comes to beef, for some of us it can be overwhelming. How do we know what is of good quality or suitable for what we want to cook? Some of us like a little fat and others prefer a completely lean cut of beef. This […]
Most people will know that beef is categorized as a red meat, which means it has a high iron content, higher than any fish or chicken. But what else makes beef nutritious? Well, lean beef is rich in various vitamins and minerals. According to healthline, moderate beef intake can be recommended as part of a […]
There can be some confusion about which meat and which cuts of meat can be eaten rare. Beef tartare, for example, is a popular dish in some European countries and consists of raw minced beef with spices and vegetables. However, restaurants serving this dish use only the highest quality beef from a select few butchers. […]
You may be aware that unlike humans, cows have more than one stomach. In fact, cows have four stomachs in total. However, some people may view it as one stomach with four compartments. Cows are classed as ruminates, which are a group of mammals that have evolved in order to live off plants that are […]
Organ meat or entrails are rich sources of vitamin A, B, D and E and contain important minerals such as zinc, phosphorus and iron, but are they edible? The answer is yes, in fact organ meats are some of the most nutrient dense food you could feed to your dog. When compared to lean muscle […]
Have you ever wondered how much meat you can actually get from a cow? We’re here to answer that question. Official Estimates vs. Industry Insights It is estimated that 70 percent of a cow is used for meat. This figure comes from The U.S. Department of Agriculture, however, those in the industry would estimate this […]
