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Overview of the Niche Swine Market In the last decade that demand for niche market pork has greatly increased. In fact, 25% of consumers indicate a willingness to pay a 40% premium for a variety of niche pork programs (Pork Check Off).

Pig Nutrition 101 Pigs, like humans, are monogastrics, meaning they possess a one chamber acid producing stomach. This is in contrast to ruminants (i.e. goats, sheep, and cattle) who produce a four chamber stomach.

California Livestock Laws If you have questions regarding laws regarding cattle and livestock production in California the CDFA has a helpful list of laws and their corresponding definitions.

Beef Cattle Nutrition 101 Cows, sheep, and goats are domesticated ruminants. Ruminants are unique set of mammals who possess the ability to upcycle low quality forage into high quality meat, milk, and fiber. Their ability to efficiently digest forage is possible due to their four-chamber stomach.

What are specific livestock rules and regulations for California? California Livestock Laws If you have questions regarding cattle and livestock production laws, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has a helpful list of agricultural laws and their corresponding definitions.

The Grass-Fed Beef Market Today the demand for grass-fed beef is higher than ever, with retail sales of labeled fresh grass-fed beef in the U.S. growing from $17 million in 2012 to $272 million in 2016 (Nielsen Retail Measurement Services, 2017).

Overview of the Goat Market The USDA Cooperative Extension services has determined that almost 53 million Americans prefer the taste of goat meat. However, according to the latest agricultural statistics there are are only 2 million goat markets in the United States.

Meat Goat Nutrition 101 Cows, sheep, and goats are domesticated ruminants. Ruminants are an unique set of mammals who possess the ability to upcycle low quality forage into high quality meat, milk, and fiber. Their ability to efficiently digest forage is possible due to their four-chamber stomach.

Harvesting Locations Rules and Regulations Nutrition and Performance Economic Best Management Practices Click on a the topic above to learn more about how you can partake in goat niche marketing.

Harvesting Locations Rules And Regulations Nutrition and Performance Economics Best Management Practices Click on a the topic above to learn more about how you can partake in Lamb and Mutton niche marketing.