kenny thomas
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I know there are several people who grass feed beef for the freezer. My question is how do heifers do compared to steers. Gain, grade, and is the taste the same? Any ideas will be appreciated.
brandonm_13":mbcpp7i9 said:If I were doing this for myself, I would probably favor heifers since they finish sooner and at a smaller size (smaller size is better for my freezer space).
Heifers may not be as tender as steers(although I wonder how it would turn out if they were "spade" or whatever you call it in female cows), but I think the big problem is how it's cooked. Too many people pay for premium steaks, but ruin it in the cooking process.
brandonm_13":2imi5blx said:Dun- What is the reasoning behind spading, unless it is so you can run them with a bull without accidental breedings?
mnmtranching":b4migb4i said:I had a non breeder Char heifer a few years back. She was about 2 years old off good grass. MAN! was that good beef. BIG, fat and tender. Butcher didn't believe she never had grain. I think grass fed is fine as long as the critter isn't slaughtered to early.
Stocker Steve":a00kv5pp said:... So getting revenge at the locker plant may be a good approach. :cowboy: