Beef from cows and steers are used in two different ways. . Cow meat is used primarily as ground beef for hamburgers and the majority of steer meat is used as steaks.
Q: Is raising beef sustainable?
A: Beef production has gotten a bad rap, but it’s more sustainable than ever with a 10% improvement in water quality, 7% reduction in landfill contributions, 3% reduction in water use, 2% reduction in resource consumption and energy use, and 2% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
