What is a good slaughter weight for cattle?

The amount of meat that is cut and wrapped for consumption will be much less than the live animal weight. A 1200-pound beef animal will yield a hot carcass weight of approximately 750 pounds. Once cooled, the carcass weight will be approximately 730 pounds.

How many kg is a normal cow?

An average cow weighs between 800lbs and 1400lbs (approximately 360kg – 635kg), although cow weight varies depending on the breed and age of the cow. The largest cattle breeds can weigh up to 3500lbs (1600kg). Males tend to weigh more than females, and beef cows tend to weigh more than dairy cows.

What is the average weight of a 6 month old calf?

Average Calf Weights by age (Holstein, Jersey, Brown Swiss)

What is the market weight for cattle?

calves up to 800 to 900 lb. yearlings. However, because packers prefer animals between 1,100 and 1,200 lbs., the most common weight of cattle placed on feed ranges from 500 to 700 lbs.

At what age should you butcher a steer?

Age at slaughter “typically” can be from 12 to 22 months of age for the high quality grade market. The reason for the range in age is that some calves are weaned and go directly to a feeding facility and are finished for slaughter.

How much weight do cattle gain per day?

1.5 to 2.5 pounds per day
Usually gains will range from 1.5 to 2.5 pounds per day.

What weight is best for selling steers?

Heavier is Better. If you have a 600-lb. steer, hold off on selling him. He’ll likely pencil out a lot better as an eight-weight.

What weight should I sell my calves?

In general, the value of gain on 300-400 pound calves tends to be higher than for 500-600 pound calves. Use the light-weight feeder steers as a base to view the price differences as you add weight to various endpoints. This measurement is commonly used by stocker operators.