Beef Production and Management Decisions

Beef Production and Management Decisions, 6th Edition, is a textbook that examines the biological, ecological, financial, and marketing issues impacting the beef industry. It evaluates cattle production from an integrated management systems viewpoint, drawing on the author's academic and industry experience.

The volume explores resource allocation across cattle enterprises, commercial cow-calf operations, retail beef products, and supply chain dynamics. It also addresses foundational animal sciences, including ruminant nutrition, reproductive management, and genetic selection.

Updated for the 2018 edition, this textbook incorporates beef quality assurance concepts, offers an expanded evaluation of the stocker sector, and introduces suggestions for online resources.