According to USDA-NASS, Iowa ranks 8th in the nation for all cattle and calves. In 2016, Iowa's beef industry directly employed 19,528 people. The beef industry offers a wide variety of careers from checkoff work, feedlot management to beef processing. Below are a few examples of careers available in the beef industry:
Education/Communications:
- Beef Extension Specialist
- Beef Checkoff
Sales/Marketing:
- Product Marketing
- Feed Sales
- Pharmaceutical sales
Production:
- Herdsman
- Livestock Transportation Manager
- Feedlot Management
Health:
- Animal Health Technology Specialist
- Veterinarian
- Hoof Trimmer
Nutrition:
- Nutritionist
- Cattle Feeder
Reproduction:
- Embryologist
- A.I. Technician
Food Safety:
- Food Safety Inspector
- Microbiologist
- Quality Assurance Manager
