Here's why:
* Packing plants process meat: They are facilities where livestock are slaughtered and processed into meat products.
* Feedlots are for fattening cattle: They are large-scale operations where cattle are raised and fed a high-energy diet to increase their weight before slaughter.
* Feedlots have their own feed sources: Feedlots source feed from various suppliers, including grain farmers, feed mills, and other agricultural businesses.
So, the roles are distinct:
* Packing plants: Process meat after cattle are already raised and fattened.
* Feedlots: Raise and fatten cattle before they are sent to packing plants.
Let me know if you have any more questions about the meat production process!