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Industry At A Glance: Monthly Beef Cow Slaughter Continues To Drop
2014-03-23 05:55:00| Beef
By Nevil Speer, Western Kentucky University Last week’s “Industry At A Glance” chart focused on respective heifer inventories over time. The discussion surrounded the importance of both heifer retention and beef cow slaughter as indicators of cowherd dispersion or rebuilding. The discussion included the following observation: “The annual inventory of beef replacement heifers has stayed relatively constant over time. That reality underscores the overwhelming contribution of beef cow slaughter (vs. a slowdown in heifer retention) when explaining the declining cow inventory.” read more
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Retail Beef Prices May Shock Consumers Less Than Expected
2014-03-22 14:48:00| Beef
Consumer price expectations may help explain why beef demand remains stonger than some expected. The prospects for high prices for an extended period of time may be causing consumers to have more of a, get it before the price goes even higher attitude, says Derrell Peel, Extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University. read more
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Beef Prices SoftenGrass Calf Prices Keep Roaring
2014-03-22 14:28:00| Beef
6-weight cattle near major grazing regions trade $6-$8 higher. Wholesale beef values climbed to record-high levels earlier in the week and then softened as cattle futures began showing some fatigue. read more
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Lameness Worthy of Increased Emphasis as Health Issue in Beef Cattle
2014-03-20 02:00:00| Beef
When animal health issues are considered, lameness has gained increased attention in the beef cattle industry in recent years. There are a number of factors driving this shift in emphasis, but tops among the reasons are animal performance, health and well-being, said beef specialists with universities in Nebraska and Kansas. read more
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Tyson Foods Should See Increased Profits On Soaring Pork And Beef Prices
2014-03-18 13:28:52| Food - Topix.net
US Pork prices are up nearly 45% in the last three months due to Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus .
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