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Dairy Beef Terms, Expressions and General Information As in all professions there are terms and expressions that convey a lot of meaning to those who work within those professions. Our profession, Dairy Beef Production, is no different . Many of the terms and expressions we use may be foreign to our potential customers, the average consumer. For this reason we thought it would be a good idea to explain some of those terms and expressions that we have already used within this web site and perhaps some that may come up during a conversation we may have with you. It also occurred to us that you might have some of the following questions: Why is Dairy Beef better than beef from a Beef Breed? What are the advantages of buying your meat in quantity? Is it cheaper in the long run? Is the quality better than what you can buy in the super market? What size freezer will you need for the three quantities of meat? How many pounds of meat do you get with each quantity? Whole? Half? Split-side? How long will the meat last in the freezer and still maintain quality? How is it wrapped? If there is a term, expression or question that we have not explained or answered please use the comment box in our Order Form to ask your question(s). If you also supply your email address we will answer you directly, otherwise your question and answer will be posted below. Terms and Expressions Holstein Beef: The Holstein breed characteristically yields a less percentage of fat in its meat than a pure beef breed. Therefore when referring to beef as Holstein Beef we can expect a leaner meat. Holstein Steer: Beef from a dairy breed such as the Holstein is produced in the Holstein Steer. The Holstein Steer is a castrated Holstein male calf. Choice: U.S. Department of Agriculture's rating for quality meat. Managed Feed Program: A managed feed program consists of a balanced ration of corn, protein and vitamins to produce a low fat, high quality meat. We feed the Tend-R-Leen Feed Program which has been developed by the Doboy Feed Company based on years of research with dairy beef. The protein in the ration generally comes from soybean and the vitamins in the ration follow a set dietary need of the dairy beef steer. Raise to finish: A Holstein Steer raised to produce a Choice carcass. On-the-hook: This phrase refers to the hanging weight of a dressed beef carcass. A typical 1200 lb. Holstein Steer from Geske Farms will yield approximately 500-pounds of retail cuts from a dressed 700-pound Choice carcass. Whole: The entire carcass yield from one Holstein Steer. Half: One half the entire yield from one Holstein Steer. One half includes the front quarter and rear quarter of the whole carcass. The whole carcass is never split into a rear half vs. a front half. Split-side: This refers to one half of the total meat yield from one half of the Holstein Steer carcass. Process Locker: This is where your Holstein Steer is taken for processing into your packaged meat and also where you pick up your processed and packaged meat. We have contracts with the Falls Meat Service in Pigeon Falls, WI and Craig's Meats and Catering in Mindoro, WI. Process cost: This is the total cost per pound of the Holstein Steer carcass (On-the-Hook). This is the cost you are charged for your meat order. Cutting loss: This refers to the difference between the hanging (On-the-Hook) weight and the packaged weight. Your packaged weight will be approximately 72% of the hanging (On-the-Hook) weight. Process date: The date your Holstein Steer will be delivered to the Process Locker. Your pick-up date will be 9 to12-days following this process date. Return to TOP Questions and Answers Why is Dairy Beef better than beef from a Beef Breed? The Holstein breed is a milk breed and the Holstein Steer will genetically convert its feed into a carcass with less fat than a beef breed. Return to Questions What are the advantages of buying your meat in quantity? There are two major advantages: A lower net cost per pound and the meat will be processed and packaged to the specific needs of your family. Return to Questions Is it cheaper in the long run? Yes, while there may be times when you can buy selective cuts cheaper from the meat section of your super market the average net cost per pound of your processed and packaged meat will be less and you will have the advantage of meat packaged to your specifications. Return to Questions Is the quality better than what you can buy in the super market? The quality control that we incorporate into our Holstein Steer operation is as good or better than the quality control used in the beef operations that are suppliers to the major Food Markets. It is our business and it is our life. Return to Questions What size freezer will you need for the three quantities of meat? Approximately, 28 cu. ft. of freezer space for a Whole carcass. 14 cu. ft. of freezer space for a Half carcass. 7 c u. ft. of freezer space for a Split-side carcass. Return to Questions How many pounds of meat do you get with each quantity? Whole? Half? Split-side? A Whole carcass will yield approximately 500 lbs. of meat, on-the-hook. A Half carcass will yield approximately 250 lbs. of meat, on-the-hook. A Split-side carcass will yield approximately 125 lbs. of meat, on-the-hook. Return to Questions How long will the meat last in the freezer and still maintain quality? You can expect your meat to stay quality fresh for up to one year, if kept properly frozen. Return to Questions How is it wrapped? Your meat is wrapped in the quantities and cuts that you specify to the Process Locker. Each packaged cut is labeled and wrapped in quality freezer paper. Return to Questions

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