Suggested Lead: It takes a broadened view to fully understand the value of cattle. That, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Dennis Erpelding, who told U.S. producers at the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashvillelast week that it takes both the domestic and international markets to fully realize an animal’s full potential.
Cut #1 :15 "The international markets… ...market area here."
Erpelding says that when it comes to international markets, both variety meats and high quality meats play a role for the cattle industry.
Cut #2 :24 "If you’re a cattle… ...return to the producer."
No one in the meat industry is left out of the international picture.
Cut #3 :20 "We all play… ...and expanding markets."
According to Erpelding, everyone in the world needs to be on the same page if international trade is going to be successful.
Cut #4 :36 "We’re in an area… ...meat trade arena."
Erpelding, who is corporate affairs manager for Elanco Animal Health, spoke to members of the cattle industry’s Joint International Committee at the 2007 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday, Feb. 2.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry. It is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, lamb, corn, sorghum and soybean checkoff programs.
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