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Feeder Cattle Value Determining Factors. Background Color Fill Horns Personal Preference Vaccinations . Breed Condition/Flesh Frame Muscling Sex Weight . Feeder Cattle Value Determining Factors. Condition/Flesh Thriftiness Weight. Change!
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Feeder CattleValue Determining Factors • Background • Color • Fill • Horns • Personal Preference • Vaccinations • Breed • Condition/Flesh • Frame • Muscling • Sex • Weight
Feeder CattleValue Determining Factors • Condition/Flesh • Thriftiness • Weight Change! Therefore, are not a sound basis for grade standards
USDA Feeder Cattle Grades • Frame • Muscling
USDA Feeder Cattle GradesFrame Size Large Medium Small
USDA Feeder Cattle GradesFrame Size – Relative to maturity • Length of tail • Coarseness of hair in switch • Width of muzzle • Coarseness of hair on poll • Size of feet, ears, base of horns, etc.
USDA Feeder Cattle GradesMuscle Thickness Scores No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4