| Typical live steer weight | = 1100 pounds. |
| Carcass weight | = 682 pounds (62% of live weight) |
| Usable cuts | = 512 pounds (75% of carcass weight) |
| Fat and bones | = 170 pounds (25% of carcass weight) |
Example 1:
| Price | = $.80 per pound live weight |
|
1100 pounds X .80 |
= $880 divided by 2 sides = $440 per side |
|
$440 divided by 256 pounds of meat |
= $1.72 per pound |
Example 2:
|
Price |
= $1.20 per pound carcass weight |
|
682 pounds X 1.20 |
= $818.40 divided by 2 sides = $409.20 per side |
|
$409.20 divided by 256 pounds of |
= $1.60 per pound |
(Conclusion: Example 2 is the better buy)