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Below is a little bit I pulled out from the abovesite/link. It is a write up from the retired CAB vice president. Talks about the "holstein affect". Tony
Holstein impact
When we think of cattle feeding, we may forget the fairly high percentage of that mix represented by Holstein steers and heifers.
Traditionally, CattleFax data has suggested Holsteins represent about 15 to 17 percent of the total, but with the significant decline in beef cow numbers and the stable number of dairy cows, Holsteins have grown to nearly 20 percent of the fed mix.
Many do not realize the disparity in quality grade between Holstein fed cattle and the native beef cattle, or wrongly assume the former do not grade well.
NCBA quality audits Data from the industry’s National Beef Quality Audit has shown that Holstein steers and heifers typically have a 15 percentage point higher incidence of prime/choice carcasses than those of their beef contemporaries (Table 4).
That’s why, as Holsteins represent a higher percentage the fed cattle mix today, some of the increase in quality grade must be attributed to the “Holstein effect."
Larry R. Corah
Larry R. Corah
Vice President
Certified Angus Beef (retired)
Edited by cornpicker 1/26/2017 09:32
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If CAB is a private brand/grade/label?
