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Why has beef cattle inventory decreased?
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Low profitability, increased demand for acreage, increased recreational use, urban sprawl, drought conditions
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Why has beef cattle inventory decreased?
Low profitability, increased demand for acreage, increased recreational use, urban sprawl, drought conditions
What are three alternative production system options for US beef producers?
Conventional, natural, and grass fed
Describe conventional beef production system.
Extensive pasture based system until calf is weaned at seven months; progeny fed high grain diet at weaning or following 4 to 8 months backgrounding face a.k.a. yearling to fed; production enhancing technologies
Describe natural beef production system
Similar to conventional without production enhancing technology
Describe grass fed beef production systems
Extensive pasture-based system from birth to harvest, no production enhancing technology
