Beef Cattle Production

Beef cattle are consistently among the top three for Tennessee’s agricultural commodities, accounting for 16.7% of all agriculture cash receipts.

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Master Beef
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The Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program is designed to provide targeted educational presentations and hands-on demonstrations for a broad scope of topic areas in beef cattle production.
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Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
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BQA Certification. The reason we offer BQA Certification is simple. Many buyers of feeder cattle are seeking out BQA Certified, source-verified calves.
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UT Beef and Forage Center
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The University of Tennessee Beef & Forage Center facilitates research and educational activities while serving as a focal point and catalyst for research, Extension, and teaching efforts.
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TAEP Bull Calculator
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This TAEP Bull Purchase Reimbursement Tool is provided as a public service by the Department of Animal Science and the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program.
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Bull Test Program
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The UT Bull Development and Evaluation Program is jointly sponsored by UT Extension, UT AgResearch, and the Tennessee Beef Cattle Improvement Association.
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TN Department of Agriculture
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Tennessee is home to more than 45,000 operations and 2 million cattle. The Business Development Division works with producers to help determine the best marketing options for their operation.
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Nutrition Resources
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This page can direct you to various resources available to maximize your cattle's nutritional requirements.