SF":86chel46 said:Double A Ranch":86chel46 said:I'd feed him to the upper limits of choice or maybe into prime. Then I think he will eat well. This is how I like em. To each their own.
SF, do you think a 3/4 longhorn will ever reach prime? How do you know when they've reached the upper limits of choice or prime?
I don't know Double A. Never fed out a Longhorn. I said that is how I'd do it, or how I'd try to do it. I think most cattle including Longhorns are going to get fat if you feed them enough grain. He may never get to prime, but I'll bet you can get him to choice.
I just may buy one during the next year or so, so I can find out.[/quote]
SF, I know absolutely nothing about longhorns but how would you know he would even grade USDA choice, or even select for that matter? Feed does not always make marbling. I will concede that he will put on backfat over time, but not necessarily "intramuscular" marbling. Am I missing something here?
I will add another of my preferences if you don't mind.
I prefer "Select" - Dry aged beef over prime or choice meat. "Tenderness" is the key element to me.