Beef Cattle Evaluation Back to Basics Why Livestock

Beef Cattle Evaluation

Back to Basics Why? Livestock Improvement Find functional and useful cattle 3 Areas Breeding Heifers Breeding Bulls Market Steers 3 Considerations Goals of the operation Breed EPDs

Areas of Evaluation Breeding Heifers and Bulls Market Steers Structure Composition Volume Composition Structure Balance Growth Femininity/Scrotal Size

Structure Angles Shoulder Topline Hooks to Pins Joints How they walk Long full stride Cover track Bone Mass Indicates longevity

Volume Depth Length Width Spring of rib Why Room for calf Feed Efficiency Feed Intake

Composition Fat Measure 12 th-13 th rib 5/8 inch Indicates finish Yield grade Affects fertility Muscle Amount of Product

Growth Frame Size Short/Moderate/Tall Impact on breeding Market Weight: 1250 -1350 lbs

Femininity (Heifers) Scrotal Size (Bulls) Do they look like females Fertility Smooth & Clean fronted Head Indicators Refined lines and angles Appropriate Parts Vuvla size Teat placement Can they go out a perform in their environment larger

Balance How well they put everything together Eye Appeal Too much? ? ?

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