more... > Producer Education & Opportunities > Newsletters > Animal Industry News Update Newsletters 2000-2011 The Animal Industry News Update is a quarterly newsletter from the animal science, veterinary science, and livestock economics extension specialists of the LSU AgCenter. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide current, research-based animal industry information to county agents, 4-H agents, and animal producers. Bayou Beef Tips: Beef Cattle Body Condition [Image: Logo] For many years, most beef cattle producers have observed the body fat reserves of their cattle herd and used that information to make feeding and nutritional decisions. Research shows that proper nutrition and efficient use of forage reduce costs.