Drs. Ron Gill and Jason Banta discussed various terminology used in the beef industry. One such term is shrink or the difference between the weight of calves leaving the ranch and arrival at the sales facility. During transportation, calves will lose as much as 10 percent due to gut loss, defecation and other factors.
Key takeaways from 59th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course
– There was a distinct air of optimism among cattle producers and vendors. Rudder had a unique buzz about it. Though drought still prevails in parts of Texas, you get a sense that the Texas beef industry is resetting itself for another successful run after record cowherd reduction. There’s lots of opportunity for those that view the cattle business with a ‘glass half full’ attitude.
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Stan Bevers, Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist, told beef producers if they can hold onto what they have, “you will be rewarded.”