OK I do not want to ruffle feathers as this is a legitimate question.
I have a steer going in on Tues. He will be 24 months old, because of the drought and lack of hay I have just let him graze on pasture with the rest of my cattle instead of the way I usually do it. Pen them, feed free choice hay and get them up to 80-100 lbs of steam rolled barley a day for 2-3 months. I did not want to waste precious expensive hay on him so he stayed with the cattle and therefore there was no way for me to grain him without graining everyone..
Question will I be very disappointed in the meat and should I get only the best cuts like rib and tenderloin and ground beef the rest to make into sausage.
Why so old ? My freezers were still full, it also was booked solid at the prcessors I like to use and I do this breed usually a little later than conventional beef.
Keep in mind I have always done grain finished for us and my family.
Thank you.
I have a steer going in on Tues. He will be 24 months old, because of the drought and lack of hay I have just let him graze on pasture with the rest of my cattle instead of the way I usually do it. Pen them, feed free choice hay and get them up to 80-100 lbs of steam rolled barley a day for 2-3 months. I did not want to waste precious expensive hay on him so he stayed with the cattle and therefore there was no way for me to grain him without graining everyone..
Question will I be very disappointed in the meat and should I get only the best cuts like rib and tenderloin and ground beef the rest to make into sausage.
Why so old ? My freezers were still full, it also was booked solid at the prcessors I like to use and I do this breed usually a little later than conventional beef.
Keep in mind I have always done grain finished for us and my family.
Thank you.