PONDER THE THOUGHT Think Outside the Box- Ribeye Size
YOU BUY BULLS, WE BID ON YOUR CALVES! You take your calves wherever you want, sell them on any date you want. You contact us before you sell them, and we will bid on them ensuring that you get paid for having better cattle. The demand for efficiency sired calves has never been higher. We are looking for 100% Byergo sired calves, so that we can ensure the quality. It’s becoming industry accepted that Byergo Bulls consistently sire the MOST EFFICIENT PRIME BEEF! Have you ever pondered why ultrasound carcass scanning measures the ribeye’s circumference, rather than its length? One might wonder, “Why not both?” A significant portion of the Ribeye (EPD) is derived from ultrasound scanning that only measures circum- ference. It is not uncommon to hear Ol’ Cowboys say, “That one has an extra rib,” and they are often correct. We have observed whole rib loins in animals that hung within five pounds of each other vary by 2-3 inches in length. This variance can result in an additional 2-3 steaks per side or 2-3 pounds, which, at $30 per pound, amounts to $75. Given that there are two sides, this equates to an extra $150 per head. If this applies to 25 calves from a bull, the additional revenue could amount to $3,750 per year. The beef industry constantly strives for more ribeye in a beef carcass, as it is one of the highest-selling cuts, and the demand is always high. One might question why there is not more emphasis on increasing the length of the ribeye. A skeptical perspective might suggest that this is due to the “moderate cow” movement. Moderate-sized cattle typically have shorter rib loins, while larger-scaled cattle tend to have longer rib loins. Shorter-coupled cattle can scan a desirable circumference but still have less ribeye, due to the short length. Are we doing it all wrong?
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