Really short on time. It was explained to me that.   To a processor, Stein will have 7%  less end product per animal.  That counts up at the end of the day to a plant. Becomes more important when  supplies are plentiful.  Then the shape of cuts from a Stein presents additional problem.  Thus most strip steaks going to the restaurant chains will be from Stein's, it fits a need at a price that functions.  Also learned long time ago a cow calf man should keep his mouth shut about cattle feeding.  I violated that. But 50 years ago we grazed Steins on pasture to #1000 then fed the monsters out to 1400-1600#.  Had fences like the Berlin wall.  Never forget those day's but would like to.   Enjoyed the Discussion.