OT, Holsteins and CAB?

mmidlam · Dec 17, 2013

Could a mostly black Holstein steer pass the Certified Angus Beef criteria?

timbernt · Dec 17, 2013

Yes, if they are 75% black and meet the quality grade required (mid to upper choice). There are several feedlots that produce many thousands of CAB cattle a year using Holsteins. The lack of muscling allows a high marbling in Holsteins just like it does in Angus.

moresmoke · Dec 17, 2013

Depends on who's making the decision. They are supposed to be a beef "type" animal. But that is a fairly subjective criteria. More likely to have too big of a rib-eye to qualify. Dairy breeds can make excellent beef, they are just not as economical to grow. Reminds me of a premium Angus burger I had a McD's once. It must have come from a really good cow, she must have been at least 15 years old by the taste of it!

RalphWD45 · Dec 17, 2013

I think most of Tacoma, qualifies, at 75%

rrlund · Dec 18, 2013

There are 8 carcus traits that have to be met,not just the color of the hide.

formenwhogrow · Dec 18, 2013

If it looks "dairy" at all, I'd say no chance.

OT, Holsteins and CAB?

mmidlam

Member

timbernt

Member

moresmoke

Well-known Member

RalphWD45

Well-known Member

rrlund

Well-known Member

formenwhogrow

Member

Similar threads