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Beef

21 years ago

I hope there are still a few cattle people here. I have a Holstien calf, I think will be 2 around Thanksgiving. He's been on pasture and some grain all summer, and growing up nicely. However, he's not fattening up the way he will when I bring him home and put him on full feed. I don't want to butcher until he's fattened up, but don't want to go past the age where it'll be tough. Your thoughts and experiences? Thanks.

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gldno1
21 years ago
He isn't too old at 2 yrs. We finally learned that beef has the best flavor when it is older. Your Holstein will never get as fat as a straight beef breed, but he will taste great. I would start feeding him heavy right away (but increase the grain slowly). You are right in letting a Holstein get his frame growth first, he won't fatten much until he does.
friedgreentom
21 years ago
I would butcher him very soon. Two years old is a good age for butchering. Dont worry, you will get lots of meat from him even if he is a dairy breed. Congratulations!!
Marie
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