(0407) US Stand-Grades of Feeder Cattle

Facts About: Standards for Grades of Feeder Cattle (USDA).
October 1 2000 revision. Explains standard grades for feeder cattle. Issues such as frame size and muscle thickness are discussed. Black and white illustrations of frame size are seen from a side profile as either large, medium, or small. The thickness rating of 1, 2, 3, or 4 is illustrated by side and rear veiws of a steer. Specifications for each classification of frame and thickness give a better idea of what to look for when evaluating feeder cattle. (4 pages)