What is a Jersey steer worth?
Subject: RE: Jersey steers worth? Jerseys will finish anywhere between 1000-1250. they are great freezer beef.
How long do Jersey steers live?
While most cattle live between 18 to 22 years, it’s not unusual for Jerseys to live 25 years or more. The oldest Jersey cow recorded was 37 years old living at an animal rescue center in the United Kingdom. Jersey cows reach productive age earlier — often bearing a calf months earlier than other dairy breeds.
How much is a year old steer worth?
Whereas a beef yearly is around $650 and $750 each calf. Cows that are older will cost more based on what their weights are. A dairy yearling, however, costs little, around $450 to $600 per calf.
How much does a one year old Jersey steer weigh?
Generally you get 60% so you should get between 240 to 300 lbs.
Do Jersey steers make good meat?
Jersey steers are most definitely good for meat–several on here can attest to that–its just that they aren’t like your classical beef steers for two reasons: 1) Genetics: Because Jerseys are a dairy breed, they are naturally thin and genetically selected to produce milk, not meat.
Do Jersey cows have yellow fat?
Registered. The yellow internal fat is caused by high beta carotenes (similar to carrots–good for you), Jersey being the highest producer of beta carotenes.
How long does a Jersey cow stay in milk?
The lactation period, or the length of time a cow can produce milk before having another calf, is 305 days. In 305 days, a good dairy cow can produce 2,326 gallons or 20,000 pounds or 37,216 glasses of milk! Prize-winning dairy cows can make even more milk than that!
Are Jersey cows gentle?
Jersey cows are great milk producers, making them a popular option for farms all over the country. They’re relatively easy to care for and are very gentle cows.
What age do you butcher a Jersey steer?
As far as age, as Shawn said, it’s up to you. We butcher ours from 18-24 months and love the meat. So do our customers. We use to do them 14-18 months but we have access to alot of land now and we get more meat for practically nothing by letting them grow longer.
What age do you butcher a steer?
Age at slaughter “typically” can be from 12 to 22 months of age for the high quality grade market. The reason for the range in age is that some calves are weaned and go directly to a feeding facility and are finished for slaughter.
How big should a 17 month old Jersey steer be?
A Jersey steer at 17 months old I think I would estimate to weigh at around 700-800 lbs. I’ve a feeling I may have over-estimated it, but Jerseys are smaller cattle, so I’m hoping that’s a safe number to go by. Thank you! That’s what I thought he’d be around too, maybe I’m just calculating it wrong? I’m not sure. They look great!
Which is better a Holstein or a Jersey heifer?
Jerseys mature a lot earlier and will reach puberty sooner than Holsteins. This creates an opportunity to actively manage breeding to ensure a first calving age of at least 22 months old. Heifers that calve earlier in life deliver a more promising return on investment.
How much does a 1, 000 lb steer weigh?
Their average hanging weight, also called “on the rail” is 61%, for a 1,000 pounds steer, which is 610 lbs of beef. Further weight loss for meat accounts for 18%, which leaves you with 430 pounds of meat that would go into retail cuts (steaks, roasts, ground beef, etc.) Here is the amount of retail cuts you would get:
How much weight should a Jersey calf gain?
Jerseys need more fat in their diets Nutrition can make or break a calf’s growth and development, especially in a Jersey. If you’re able to successfully raise them through weaning, the work gets much easier as they mature. The goal is for calves to gain an average of 2 pounds per day by 8 weeks old.
A Jersey steer at 17 months old I think I would estimate to weigh at around 700-800 lbs. I’ve a feeling I may have over-estimated it, but Jerseys are smaller cattle, so I’m hoping that’s a safe number to go by. Thank you! That’s what I thought he’d be around too, maybe I’m just calculating it wrong? I’m not sure. They look great!
Can a Jersey steer be used for beef?
It seems that many of the beef breeds do provide Cadillac beef, but also at Cadillac prices, while the lowly Jersey steer will provide Mercedes beef at Volkswagon prices. The guess is that it all depends on what one has the most of: money or time.
How old do Jersey cattle have to be to breed?
Jersey cattle reach maturity sooner than other cattle breeds, making them even more valuable to homesteads and farmsteads. Bulls become fertile around 9 to 12 months of age. The females can begin breeding as young as 8 or 9 months of age.
How old are the cows in my backyard?
Will try to post pics of them as they are right now at the ages of 6 year old jersey milk cow. 8 month old black Angus bull. 7.5 month old jersey/Holstein heifer. 7 month old jersey steer. And a 5.5 month old Holstein bull. If anyone could give me an estimated worth of my cattle as they are now and in 1-2 years it would be much appreciated.