Fun Facts:

• A single beef cow can produce 600 pounds of edible beef, with half being ground beef.
• Most cattle in Louisiana are a hybrid of two breeds. These cattle thrive in our hot, humid climate and produce high-quality meat.
• Nearly all parts of a cow, not just the edible parts, are used to make a variety of products.
• Cattle are nature’s great recyclers. They convert plants that we can’t digest into a nutritious and delicious source of protein that we can eat.

Nutrition Facts:

• A 3-ounce serving of beef provides half the protein needed daily for good health.
• Rich in vitamin B12, zinc and selenium.
• Abundant in niacin and vitamin B6.