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<blockquote data-quote="ClinchValley86" data-source="post: 1774565" data-attributes="member: 38595"><p>I am a fan of beefing mature cows. If they've been in good condition their whole life, it will be a rewarding eating experience. Plus steaks are the size of a dinner plate. </p><p></p><p>Processor should know real quick of they're tough. </p><p></p><p>I will put them on whole or cracked corn for 60 days minimum. I aim for 1 to 1.5 percent bodyweight in corn . Moreso just for flavor as the marbling is already there. </p><p></p><p>I want to think the oldest I've had processed was likely 8 or 9 years old... and no complaints. I aim for 3 to 6 years of age though. Processor says they're the best beefs he touches. Plus he gets paid well due to their size....1250 to 1600 pounds. I aim for 1400 pounders.</p><p></p><p>Cull heifers that have calved once or twice are the sweet spot for me.</p><p></p><p>I do still raise steers to beef, but cannot keep up with demand with our limited acreage and small cow herd. Have some people buying two wholes a year. </p><p></p><p>Just saying.... don't be afraid of some age as long as the condition is there. They're money makers...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ClinchValley86, post: 1774565, member: 38595"] I am a fan of beefing mature cows. If they've been in good condition their whole life, it will be a rewarding eating experience. Plus steaks are the size of a dinner plate. Processor should know real quick of they're tough. I will put them on whole or cracked corn for 60 days minimum. I aim for 1 to 1.5 percent bodyweight in corn . Moreso just for flavor as the marbling is already there. I want to think the oldest I've had processed was likely 8 or 9 years old... and no complaints. I aim for 3 to 6 years of age though. Processor says they're the best beefs he touches. Plus he gets paid well due to their size....1250 to 1600 pounds. I aim for 1400 pounders. Cull heifers that have calved once or twice are the sweet spot for me. I do still raise steers to beef, but cannot keep up with demand with our limited acreage and small cow herd. Have some people buying two wholes a year. Just saying.... don't be afraid of some age as long as the condition is there. They're money makers... [/QUOTE]
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