Dairy Beef (Summary)

Dairy beef is an opportunity to diversify operations and boost income, especially when production is pasture-based. Since many consumers are interested in lean, natural beef, dairy beef also represents an enterprise option for direct marketing to a niche market. Market research is critical before getting started in dairy beef production. This publication discusses production, finishing, niche markets and direct marketing, and analyzing profitability.

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Last Updated December 28, 2007

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