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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 Grades
Frame Size
Large Medium
Small
USDA Feeder Cattle Grades
Frame 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.
Jorgenson’s Muscling Theory
USDA Feeder Cattle Grades
Muscle Thickness Scores
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4
USDA Feeder Cattle Grades
Inferior
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