Heavier cattle raise new industry concerns about animal health and welfare

In 1975, the average cattle carcass weight — the combined average for steers and heifers after slaughter — was 615 pounds. By 2024, it had risen to 890 pounds, an increase of about 45%, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data. Advances in genetics, growth-promoting hormones, pharmaceuticals and high-energy diets have largely led to […] The post Cattle raised for beef are heavier than ever, raising new concerns in the industry about animal health and welfare appeared first on Investigate Midwest.