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Additional Links

Cow can eat grass and grow while we would starve on a diet of grass. That is because cattle are ruminants. This graphic site explains how cattle depend on microbes in their rumin (stomach) for their survival. Very visual. Grades 5 and up.

When is a Cow More than a Cow

What do marshmallows and shampoo, tires and photo film have in common? They are all by-products of the beef industry. This site shows how all parts of the cow are used to produce important everyday products. Other sections of the site look at the issues surrounding cattle production, including environmental impact and resource management. Grades 5 and up.

Ag in the Classroom Site

Select beef from the index for an overview of cattle breeds and production. Grades 5 and up.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Information on how meat is inspected. Adult.


Canadian Cattlemen's Association
Canada Beef Export Federation
Ontario Cattlemen's Assocation
Ontario Veal Association
National Cattlemen's Beef Association (US )
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education