Source: Created by Dr. Jude L. Capper, 2014

Lies, Damned Lies and

Statistics…Exposing the Myths About

Beef Sustainability

Jude L. Capper, PhD

Gentle Hand Livestock Conference Shelby, MT

June 27th 2014

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/

Source: Created by Dr. Jude L. Capper, 2013. Picture from: http://www.seedsnow.com/pages/everything-you-need-to-know-about-genetically-modified-gmo-foods

ADDITION OF DNA…species that would NOT BREED in nature

NO LONG-TERM TESTING Mice showed…

ABNORMAL structural and chemical changes

You probably eat GMOs EVERY DAY

87% want GMOs labeled

Are Natural, Non-Processed and Gluten-Free Foods Healthier?

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