ANSC: Chapter 7-Notes: By-Products of Meat Animals

Edible and Inedible By-Products

Definition and scope: By-products are products derived from meat animals in addition to retail cuts used for various purposes.
Figure 7.1 shows edible and inedible by-products from a $1{,}100$-lb steer. Source: USDA.
Figure 7.2 emphasizes that beyond the retail product of beef, there are numerous by-products. Source: Adapted from Field (1996).

The phrase "In addition to the retail product of beef are numerous by-products" indicates a broad range of secondary products.
These by-products can add value to the carcass and support producer margins when properly handled and marketed.

Figure 7.3 notes that the export of value-added livestock by-products is economically significant and contributes to higher prices for producers.
Key factors to capturing byproduct value:
- State-of-the-art handling and shipping infrastructure
- Access to international markets

Figure 7.1: Edible and inedible by-products from a $1{,}100$-lb steer. Source: USDA.
Figure 7.2: In addition to the retail product of beef are numerous by-products. Source: Adapted from Field (1996).
Table 7.4: Historic Prices for Hides ($/piece) of Different Quality. Source: USDA.
Table 7.5: Value of By-Product Exports and Rendered Items ($ million).
Figure 7.3: The export of value-added livestock by-products is economically significant and contributes to higher prices for producers. Source: Fotos-v/Fotolia.

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