Results from the 2022 National Beef Quality Audit showed that the cattle industry has made great progress on past key areas of focus, but it also shed light on issues that need addressing.
“The audit is a snapshot of where we are in the industry; it gives us an idea of some things we need to be focusing on,” says Dr. Trey Patterson, chief executive officer of Padlock Ranch. “For anyone who is serious about the cattle business, this is really a must read.”
Looking back at some of the earlier issues, such as carcass defects, wasteful fat, and food safety, tremendous progress has…
