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How heavy is a 1 year angus steer?
A yearling Angus steer should weigh around 800 lbs.
Can yearling angus and Holstein steers be raised together?
Yes, they can. Just remember that a Holstein steer's nutritional needs may be a bit more higher than an Angus yearling's.
How do you choose a good black angus steer?
A good Angus steer, especially if you are choosing a steer for 4H or FFA, must have good conformation, good average daily gain (preferably 2 lbs per day or more) and good feed intake. You can choose your steer from a local cattle producer that raises Black Angus cattle to find a good steer to raise for the show circuit. The cattle producer will help you find the best steer for you as well.
What breed of steer is the best for meat?
I believe angus is best for meat.
How many pounds of feed does a steer need to eat to gain a pound?
It all depends on what feed is being fed to that steer, as in what feed is available, what the ratio of forage to grain is for that steer, and the steer's breeding and genetics. Some breeds or crossbreeds of steers will require less feed to achieve a pound of gain than other breeds or crossbreeds. For instance, an Angus steer will gain a pound on less feed than a Simmental steer.
What is the average hanging weight of a 20 month old Hereford Angus steer?
The average hanging weight of a 20-month-old Hereford Angus steer typically ranges from 600 to 800 pounds. Factors such as diet, genetics, and overall health can influence this weight. Generally, beef cattle at this age are well-developed, contributing to a substantial hanging weight when processed.
How many kilograms a mature angus beef can weight?
A mature Angus beef typically weighs between 450 to 1,100 kilograms (about 1,000 to 2,400 pounds). The weight can vary based on factors such as age, diet, and genetics. On average, a finished Angus steer ready for market is often around 600 to 800 kilograms.
What does the red angus bull look like?
Just like a black angus, only red.
How much corn does it take for a steer to gain 1 pound?
For such a general question, it requires a general answer: It depends on the steer and the type of feed corn being used to feed that steer. There is some sort of general "rule of thumb" out there that it takes around 9 lbs of grain to get one pound of beef, but that is pretty ambiguous. It takes more pounds of corn to get a pound of gain on a Holstein steer than it would on an Angus steer, for instance. Also, cracked corn will get a steer to gain more weight than whole corn will.
Does Certified Australian Angus Beef use Black Angus?
Yes, just like in the United States. Angus Sourced calves (those calves that have been sired by an Angus bull and are from an Angus Dam or Angus Hereford (Black Baldy Dam) are used in CAAB. There is only one Certified Australian Angus Beef Brand.
Is hereford worth more then angus?
Herefords are worth just as much as Angus cattle are, both in terms of value and financially.
How much does a black Angus cow weigh at slaughter?
A steer typically weighs around 1300 lbs at slaughter. Cows, on the other hand, can be any weight, depending on their frame size.
