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The Beef Industry: The Social Costs From An Ecological, Economic, And Social Perspective, Timothy Keathley
The Beef Industry: The Social Costs From An Ecological, Economic, And Social Perspective, Timothy Keathley
Student Papers in Local and Global Regional Economies
Beef products are a staple of western diets and are quickly becoming normalized in more parts of the world. Americans from 1910 to present day have consumed an average of 60 pounds of beef each year, with total beef consumption annually over 27 billion pounds (Beef, 2005). Red meat is a tempestuous topic of discussion. Red meat is a product that has nutritional benefits, is a symbol of status, and has a favored taste for many of its consumers. It can also be said that red meat is associated with health issues, animal cruelty, and environmental sustainability concerns. Jochimsen said …