Beef-on-Dairy Has Come a Long Way, but Hurdles Still Remain
- ZISK

- Mar 30
- 1 min read

Beef-on-dairy has evolved rapidly in just a few short years. What started as a way to add value to surplus dairy calves has become a major and increasingly refined part of the beef supply.
In a short period of time, the industry has refined genetics, improved calf value and built stronger connections between the dairy and beef sectors. But while adoption has grown rapidly, the system isn’t perfect, and several hurdles still remain.
During an episode of “The Beef Podcast Show,” Dr. Tara Felix from Penn State University discussed some of these challenges.
By Taylor Leach
March 27, 2026 02:10 PM








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