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Depends on what your looking for. A good T-bone steak? Or just good hamburger? If you are looking for quality meat you would want to pick one of the many beef breeds. No need to buy a full blood breed either. A good F1 cross of any two beef breeds will have good fat/muscle ratio (marbling) maybe even better than any one breed alone. To get good beef you will want to buy a steer (castrated bull) or a young bull if you don't mind castrating one yourself. Also look at some "ideal" animals either in person at a livestock show or in pictures so you know what to look for. If your just looking for hamburger meat any old cow will do.
The thing is, there is really no best breed for meat. What you choose depends on what's available in your area, what you're willing to spend on and how much meat you want to get. There are so many breeds and composites of those breeds to choose from that the choices can be a bit mind-boggling. You don't have to go with a top beef breed like Angus or Simmental, even a Jersey steer can produce some good meat if fed correctly and fed long enough. What quality of meat you get also depends on what you feed it, so you will have to plan and research for that as well.
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What is the weight loss in beef at slaughter?
Depending on the breed of cattle an adult can weigh anywhere from 770lbs, in the case of miniature cattle, and up to 3,300lbs in the case of the Chianina, the largest breed. There are over 400 different breeds of beef cattle worldwide.
What are slaughter cattle?
Cattle meant to be sent to the slaughter house to be slaughtered and eaten.
Why do people slaughter cattle?
Cattle are slaughtered for their edible meat.
How much of the American cattle slaughter does Cargill run?
Cargill handles approximately 20 percent of cattle slaughter in the country
What are packer cattle?
Cattle that are ready for slaughter. They are also called finisher cattle or fats.
What kind of cattle dog is the best?
There is no "best" breed of cattle dog just like there is no "best" breed of cattle. Use whatever you wish to use for herding cattle, whether it's a Border Collie, a Blue Heeler or Australian Cattle Dog or some of the above.
Which is the best french cattle?
There is no best breed. The best French breed depends on what kind of qualities and characteristics you're looking for. The best french breed in terms of calving ease is Limousin, for instance.
Can Australian cattle dogs have hair?
No, a purebred Australian Cattle Dog should have fur. This breed is known for heavy shedding and is not the best breed for those allergic to dogs.
What are cutter cattle?
Cutter cattle are those that are being sold for slaughter. They primarily refer to cattle that are older than 30 months of age that have been culled for slaughter for various reasons.
What is Odysseus doing when the men slaughter the cattle?
Odysseus is sleeping when the cattle are slaughtered.
Why do people slaughter sheep and cattle?
Sheep and cattle are slaughtered for their meat and if they have a disease.:)
Which cattle breed is best for eating?
Angus cattle are rich in flavor, Hereford/Charolais crosses have a high quality marbling.
