News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Randy Saner, Nebraska Extension Educator Brianna Buseman, Former Youth Meat Animal Extension Educator Consumers who buy a live animal from a local cattle producer for custom processing are often surprised by the amount of beef they receive, the amount of freezer space needed and that they did not get back the entire live weight of the animal in retail cuts. This article will discuss how to estimate how much meat you will receive when purchasing an animal to harvest.