What does hanging weight mean for beef?

Table of Contents:

1. What does hanging weight mean for beef?
2. Why does hanging meat make it tender?
3. How many cows will a round bale feed?
4. How much meat will a 1000 pound steer yield?
5. What is the most profitable cattle to raise?

What does hanging weight mean for beef?

Hanging weight is how much the animal weighs "on the hook", or after it's been slaughtered, skinned, the guts removed, the head removed and front and rear fetlocks removed. In short, hanging weight is mostly meat, but still includes a whole lot of bones you can't do much with.

Why does hanging meat make it tender?

During hanging, the enzymes in the meat make the fibres of the muscles softer and more elastic, which ultimately leads to the meat becoming relaxed and tender. ... Oddly this means that 'wet meat' actually ends up drier after cooking.

How many cows will a round bale feed?

The simple answer is that 6-9 round bales are needed to feed a cow over the winter. That's one round bale of good quality hay per month.

How much meat will a 1000 pound steer yield?

In summary, a steer weighing 1,000 pounds on the hoof will average around 430 pounds of retail cuts (steaks, roasts, ground beef, stew beef, etc.).

What is the most profitable cattle to raise?

Beef cattle are generally the most profitable and easiest livestock to raise for profit. Beef cattle simply require good pasture, supplemental hay during the winter, fresh water, vaccinations and plenty of room to roam. You can buy calves from dairy farms inexpensively to start raising beef cattle.