UW Extension bulletin examines effects of increased beef cow average weights

Average beef cow size in the U.S. has increased more than 303 pounds since 1975, and a new University of Wyoming Extension publication looks at the drivers behind the increase and industry consequences.

The effects addressed by authors of Beef Cow Size: Industry Trends, Economics, and Implications for Grazing Wyoming Rangelands, B-1343, include calf value and cost assumptions, unit cost of production and implications for grazing Wyoming Rangelands.

The free publication is at bit.ly/beef-cow-size and is available for viewing or download in PDF, HTML or ePub formats.