A beef that weighs 1200 lbs will have an average yield of 60% from live weight to carcass weight.
This means this animal will produce an average of 720 lbs of carcass weight.
The carcass will produce an average of 400 lbs of take home meat.
About 265 lbs will be roasts and steaks.
Around 135 lb will be hamburger and stew meat.
Buying quality, locally raised beef in quarters, halves, or wholes results in substantial savings!