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Infographic: Beef Production Cycle
Infographic: Beef Production Cycle
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Description of infographic - Beef Production Cycle
Summer:
Cows and calves feed at pasture.
Fall:
Cows return to farm of origin.
Calves are sent to feed lot.
Calves are slaughtered for meat.
Winter:
Cows are tested for pregnancy.
Cows are sent to auction or to slaughter.
Cows stay on the farm to calve.
Winter / Spring:
Cows are then re-bred.
Spring:
Cows and calves go to pasture.
Date modified:
2022-07-21