Sara Brown

The Livestock Today blog is your place to learn the latest production news for the livestock industry. Whether on the road or in the office, Sara Brown writes about all issues important to livestock producers.

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Markets
Two California Meat Processors Join to Make 7th Largest Beef Packer/Pr
Central Valley Meat Holding Company will acquire Harris Ranch Beef Holding Company to comprise the country’s 7th largest beef packer and processing company in the U.S. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
November 12, 2020 08:22 PM
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News
McDonald’s Drops Signature-Crafted Burgers In Favor of Fresh Beef
Say goodbye to McDonald’s Signature Crafted burgers, including Pico Guacamole, Sweet BBQ Bacon and Maple Bacon Dijon, as the restaurant focuses on providing fresh beef options to its customers.
November 12, 2020 08:22 PM
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News
Celebrate With Beef on Memorial Day, National Burger & Brisket Days
Memorial Day festivities are the official start to summer, and a major time for beef consumption. May is Beef Month and National Barbecue Month—all fabulous reasons to promote the beef industry.
November 12, 2020 08:22 PM
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Fire consumed a tractor trailer fire hauling straw in Missouri last week—one more reminder to keep hay equipment in good condition. Short supplies of hay, forage and crops mean every bale is valuable.
News
How Quick the Flames Come – Protect Hay from Fire
Fire consumed a tractor trailer fire hauling straw in Missouri last week—one more reminder to keep hay equipment in good condition. Short supplies of hay, forage and crops mean every bale is valuable.
November 12, 2020 08:21 PM
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Heifer development isn't just an estimate on age—physical maturity is a major factor in a heifer's first conception success.
News
Synchronization Success: Heifer Puberty and Timed AI
University of Missouri’s David Patterson gives a detailed look at why we must understand the science behind fixed-time and split-time AI protocols for the overall health and performance of our future cow herds.
November 12, 2020 08:21 PM
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There's more to heifer development than weight or age.
News
Missouri Beef Researchers Focus on Heifer Fertility and Estrus Cycles
One of the things University of Missouri researchers discovered as they looked at heifer development is the importance of identifying the fertility response of heifers before breeding.
November 12, 2020 08:21 PM
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Will "beefshi" be the next big food trend? The Muffarolletta is a classic New Orleans favorite made with beef salami, olives, capers and cheese rolled up with sushi rice.
Industry
Beef Sushi–Foodservice Guide to “Beefshi” Appeals to Millennials
Celebrating International Sushi Day—a new idea for the beef industry. The Foodservice Guide to Beefshi, has 16 recipes for beef sushi or “Beefshi” that can be easily prepared for restaurant or supermarkets.
November 12, 2020 08:21 PM
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News
Wildfire Threat Continues Through Holiday Weekend
Several devastating fires are currently raging in the western U.S.—and hot and dry weather will only exacerbate wildfire danger through the weekend.
November 12, 2020 08:20 PM
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As many as 10,000 cattle died as a result of the wildfires.
News
Donations Grow for Wildfire Recovery
By May 18, more than 600 donations had been made online or by mail totaling more than $350,000.
November 12, 2020 08:20 PM
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Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, is a world-renowned consultant for the livestock and meat industries, advising on humane and low-stress handling of livestock.
Markets
Nolan Ryan First to Adopt Temple Grandin Responsible Cattle Care Audit
Nolan Ryan Beef is the first adopter of the new Temple Grandin Responsible Cattle Care Program, a certification program developed under the guidance of animal care expert Temple Grandin.
November 12, 2020 08:19 PM
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