Beef is the general term describing the meat derived from cattle.

Beef is also an adjective to describe cattle raised primarily for meat production as opposed to milk production. (ie. beef cattle vs. dairy cattle

-see also:
"Beef" is in the NAICS Code "112111"
(Beef Cattle Ranching and FarmingFeeder calf production)

Ref: 120728/2006-10-01

Beef refers to the meat from full-grown cattle about two years old. Calf and baby beef are interchangeable terms used to describe young cattle weighing about 700 pounds that have been raised mainly on milk and grass.

-see also:
"Beef" is in the NAICS Code "11211"
(Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming, including FeedlotsBeef Cattle Ranching and Farming, including Feedlots)

Ref: 86428/2006-09-14

Beef refers to meat from cattle (bovine species) other than calves. Meat from calves is called veal.

-see also:
"Beef" is in the NAICS Code "112111"
(Beef Cattle Ranching and FarmingDairy heifer replacement production)

Ref: 122139/2006-09-24


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