Source: Created by Dr. Jude L. Capper, 2013

Improving Dairy

and Beef Sustainability

Jude L. Capper, PhD

“Leading Growers, Growing Leaders”

2013 Young Farmer and Agriculturalist Conference

Wisconsin Dells, WI December 7-9th 2013

Opportunities to Further Improve Beef Yield per Animal may be Limited

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Beef/Animal:"

1977"="603"lb"

2007"="773"lb"

""2027"="892"lb?"

Source: Created by Dr. Jude L. Capper, 2012; Data from USDA-NASS (2009) http://www.nass.usda.gov/Data_and_Statistics/Quick_Stats/