Beef Yield
- An average steer weighs 1,150 pounds.
- An average yield of 62% produces a 715 pound dressed weight carcass.
- A dressed carcass will yield approximately 569 pounds of red meat and trim.
| Cut | Weight (pounds) |
|---|---|
| Chuck | 210 |
| Round | 156 |
| Thin Cuts | 135 |
| Short Loin | 116 |
| Rib | 67 |
| Misc | 33 |
| Total | 715 |
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