Movie Monday: Get Your MBA

Ever thought about going back to get your Masters? Well save your money and let the National Beef Checkoff pay for you to get your MBA- Masters of Beef Advocacy!

Graduates of this program will be equipped with not only the information needed to understand the many facets of the American beef industry, but the knowledge of best advocacy practices. Be a voice for our industry!

If you’ve got questions or are interested in getting your MBA, check out this #MovieMonday and visit this website.

Beef Fact Friday: [No] Antibiotics in Beef

Antibiotic use is a hot topic in the agricultural industry.

"Drugs in meat? Not so. Farmers and ranchers work with veterinarians and animal nutritionists in order to protect the health of their animals and the health of consumers."

For more information dealing with antibiotics in the beef industry, check out http://factsaboutbeef.com/2012/12/09/drugs-in-meat-not-so-farmers-and-ranchers-work-with-veterinarians-and-animal-nutritionists-in-order-to-protect-the-health-of-their-animals-and-the-health-of-consumers/. 

Beef Fact Friday: Beef Byproducts

Did you know that a beef animal weighing 1,000 pounds will produce 640 pounds of meat product such as steak, roasts and hamburger? When other products and byproducts are considered, 99 percent of the animal is used.

Byproducts are a major part of beef processing. The beef industry strives to be as sustainable and environmentally-friendly as possible, and that's why 99 percent of the animal is used. Check out this ‪#‎BeefFactFriday to see just how often you use beef products.

The moral of this story? There's no such thing as a vegan.