I have been thinking about buying some 850 lb beef steers although most of my experiance is with holstein steers. My question is could I easily bring a 850 lb beef steer up to 1400 lbs in 150 days or am I just dreaming? I know I would be pushing it with a dairy steer but I would think a guy could make a little money feeding some of these steers coming off pasture.
How long to finish a cross bred or angus steer
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A 1,400 lb steer?
TennesseeTuxedo":1jrjc939 said:
That's a big angus. I suppose some might finish out at that weight but none I've ever raised. Most run in the 1000lb - 1150 range around here. I've got some now that are supposed to go 1300, but I have my doubts.
As far as 150 days, you are talking 3.7 lbs per day which is probably wishful thinking w/o implants and/or just about full grain.
As far as finish/condition what else should you look for other thAn, well developed brisket, fat deposits around the tailhead, no visible ribs or spinal bones, sleek coat etc????
circlebllc
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Wishful dreaming. Try minimum of 180 days and not with full angus. Charolais/angus, 15 months weighed in at 1250 without full feed.
Be happy with 1100 in that time frame.
Be happy with 1100 in that time frame.
I agree the time period might be wishful thinking but if you look at local market report from the sale barn most of those steers weigh in at 1300-1400lbs. Maybe its different because I live in Iowa but 1100lbs is light in most cases unless its a small steer.
vclavin
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I believe the bef specialist said to take the (frame score x 100 ) + 600lbs toget your finish weigh.
Frame score (6 x 100 = 600) + 600 = 1200lbs finish weight.
Valerie
Our vet said you should be able to get a steer to 1200lbs by 15 months of age.. if they are of good quality.
Frame score (6 x 100 = 600) + 600 = 1200lbs finish weight.
Valerie
Our vet said you should be able to get a steer to 1200lbs by 15 months of age.. if they are of good quality.
