Whether you’re an old cowhand or have never seen a live cow, you’ll enjoy this list of 75 things about beef. Compiled by the Noble Research Institute in celebration of its 75th anniversary, you’ll be amazed at how beef positively affects our daily lives.
Source: Noble Research Institute, October 9, 2020. Link. Since 1945, the Noble Research Institute has supported farmers and ranchers in fostering land stewardship, improving the soil and producing one of the world’s favorite foods.
6) 91% of beef farms and ranches are family owned or individually operated.
17) Every day, 76 million Americans eat beef.
24) It’s also a source for other nutrients our bodies need, including protein, B vitamins, zinc, selenium, niacin, phosphorous, riboflavin and choline.
28 ) Medical products, like insulin and drugs used to help the body accept organ transplants, are made from cattle.
35) A cow can smell odors from up to 6 miles away.
INSIGHTS: This list is great fodder for waiting room message sign trivia, social media, urban and rural educational initiatives, virtual classroom exercises, and 4-H and FFA meetings. Clinics can also link to it. The list is almost endless.