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Evaluating Frame Size
This optimum steer for today's market
should be medium framed and finish at about 1,200
pounds. Large framed steers will get too big before
they develop the finish that is necessary to receive
Choice quality grade. Small framed steers will get
too fat before they reach the ideal market weight.
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| This steer
is too big, weighing 1,400 pounds and lacking
finish. |
This small
framed heifer has matured too quickly, and
at only 900 pounds is already over finished. |
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| This medium framed steer
fits well with the demands of the cattle
industry. It has excellent muscling, adequate
finish, good structure, and good balance
at a finish weight of 1,250 pounds. |
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