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The majority of the information in the USMEF Library is presented in PDF format.  Click here to update or check for new free versions of Adobe Reader. 

Acronyms and Industry terms  This includes many of the acronyms and specialized terms used within our industry. If you have additions, send them to .

Animal Health  Here you will find background information on a number of animal health topics, including animal diseases and current research.
 

Economics 
Whether you need the historical USDA export statistics for beef or pork, USMEF export forecasts for beef or pork, a list of HS Codes, or the latest economic research, you'll find them here.
 
Exporter Tools and Search Engine / Importer Tools and Search Engine Whether you’re an exporter looking to develop new international markets or an importer looking for a U.S. red meat supplier, these toolboxes and their respective search engines will help you get the information you seek quickly.
 
Food Safety  Bacteria are everywhere. Although food-borne pathogens do pose a threat, the risk of illness is relatively small when food is prepared and handled using appropriate food safety techniques. This resource section includes foodborne illness factsheets, safety tips and other information about red meat food safety.
 
International Markets  USMEF gathers information about key markets around the globe. This section is your link to beef and pork market overviews, statistics, and a wealth of other infomation about each market. Access this information directly through the left navigation bar "Intl Markets" menu item.
 
International Meat Manual  Here you'll find an online copy of USMEF's International Meat Manual (in English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese), and links to beef and pork muscle profile handbooks.
 
Links  This is our categorized online library for information on the Web, including U.S. market information resources, U.S. industry organizations, and more….

Meat Nutrition and Cookery Here you'll find factsheets and backgrounders on nutrition of beef, pork and lamb, along with links to many resources outlining red meat's contribution to a healthy diet.  You’ll also find ways red meat can be prepared through such resources as the American Beef Club Chef's Handbook. (Versions are available in Italian, Russian, Hungarian, Polish and English.)

Publications Here you'll find informational materials and brochures about USMEF and the programs it conducts worldwide.
 
Quality Control This section provides background information on HACCP, U.S. quality grading standards, quality assurance programs and related research.
 
Upcoming Events Find current and upcoming information regarding USMEF board of director meetings and local and international trade show information.
 
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