Management
of Agriculture (USDA) yield grade,
2.9; and percent choice, 94. genetics that fit their operation
and adapt accordingly.
The “no exemptions” means
no steers were held back
and sold as calves. When selecting bulls,
producers may select bulls
that moderate replacement
female size. Likewise, selection
for terminal bulls that put
The steers from the “beef”
herd (no exemptions) had the
following average production:
final live weight, 1,751 pounds;
hot carcass weight, 1,050 pounds;
dressing percent, 60; quality
grade, low choice; 12th-rib fat
depth, .36 inch; rib-eye area,
15.67 square inches; rib-eye area
per 100 pounds of body weight,
.90 square inch; USDA yield grade,
2.8; and percent choice, 94.
large carcasses on the rail is
good. Remember, terminal
means no female replacements
kept. The bottom line: Do not
be afraid to lower cow size,
but select good bulls. I
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All living steers from the two
herds were sent to the feed
yard and harvested. The herds
produced what was expected.
We know today’s beef producer
can place more than 1,000
pounds of beef carcass on the
rail. The steers from the “beef”
herd did just that, averaging
1,050 pounds on the rail. But
the steers from the “range” herd
also met exceptional industry
specifications, producing
872 pounds on the rail.
Steers from the “beef” herd had
heavier carcass weights, larger rib
eyes, less 12th-rib fat and lower
marbling scores. Steers from the
“range” herd had higher marbling
scores and larger rib-eye area
per 100 pounds of body weight.
Yes, this is a story of real data.
The bottom line: Producers need
to use the management and
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Cell: 904.482.7197 - [email protected]
Farm Location: Jacksonville, Georgia
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