You can expect a hindquarter to weigh around 140 lbs. from a 900 lb heifer or steer.
A side from such an animal will weigh around 270 lbs.
Here are the sections of a beef.
(Trimmed cuts as usually found at retail store)
Click Here to view these detailed beef cuts!
Some pictures and descriptions of various cuts of meat can be found at these sites below to help you in your desicion when it comes time to process your beef or possibly just looking for ideas to buy some meat:
http://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/chef/cuts.php
http://animalscience.unl.edu/meats/id/Beef7-1.htm
Front quarter cuts;
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Cuts |
Weight |
Percent |
| Rib roast, steaks |
12 lbs |
9% |
| Boneless stew meat |
6 lbs |
4% |
| Short ribs |
4 lbs |
3% |
| Hamburger |
38 lbs |
27% |
| Chuck roast, steaks |
37 lbs |
26% |
| Meat total |
97 lbs |
69% |
| Bone, fat & trimmings |
43 lbs |
31% |
Expect 130 lb. quarters from a 900 lbs heifer or steer. A side from such an animal will weigh about 270 lbs or equal to a (540 lb carcass).
