D.R. Cattle":kkfcb1nj said:
but wouldn't you be more interested in the quanitity of rib and as opposed to butts?
The sad part is that width across the back while a decent indicator just doesn't alwasy hold up. I saw an ultrasound of a huge steer, not fat, six axe handles across the butt and a broad back to match. The ribeye was shaped like a comma. We're going to get our replacemnt yearlings ultrasounded this year, just to get a feel for what we;re working with. We have a pretty good feel from the carcass data back on multiple calves from some of these cows, but others are still in the wait and see category.
dun