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An independent study showed Lowline cattle with 40% increase in retail product yield per acre off grass. This higher than normal retail yield has been documented repeatedly by ultra sound measurements in the US and Australia that consistently show a 30% larger rib eye area per hundred weight. This translates into a boneless retail product yield of 20 to 30% more retail product per hundred weight of carcass per testing conducted in the US.
Comparison with other breeds
| Breed | Average number of breeding cows per 100 acres | Pounds of average carcass per head weight at 15 months on grass only | Pounds of carcass weight per acre | Retail carcass yield percent saleable weight | Pounds of retail product per acre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowline | 54 | 418 | 203.1 | 76% | 154.3 |
| Simmental | 23 | 556 | 115.0 | 69% | 79.4 |
| Waygu | 38 | 442 | 151.1 | 55% | 83.1 |
| Shorthorn | 28 | 532 | 132.4 | 65% | 86.1 |
| Hereford | 30 | 552 | 147.2 | 64% | 94.2 |
| Murray Grey | 32 | 547 | 157.7 | 67% | 105.7 |
| Angus | 33 | 543 | 161.7 | 68% | 110.0 |
Per the Cornell model (cowherd efficiency per grazing unit), tests show the following sample herds can be run on the same amount of land.
| Number of cows | Cow weight | Calf wean weight | Total number weaned | $ per pound | Total $ per calf crop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERD A | 100 | 1350 lbs | 600 lbs | 60,000 lbs | 85 cents | $51,000 |
| HERD B | 125 | 1100 lbs | 500 lbs | 62,500 lbs | 95 cents | $59,375 |
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HERD C (Halfblood Lowlines)
| Number of cows | Cow weight | Calf wean weight | Total number weaned | Total $ per calf crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 850 lbs | 400 lbs | 66,000 lbs | $69,300 |
Herd B out produces Herd A by $8,375.00
Herd C out produces Herd B by $9,925.00
Herd C out produces Herd A by $18,300.00
Live slaughter weight values of finished steers
| Weaning weight | Number of head | Market weight per head | Total market weight | Value of cwt | Total $ per calf crop | Price per head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERD A | 600 lbs | 100 | 1,350 lbs | 135,000 lbs | $67 | $90,450 | $904.50 |
| HERD B | 500 lbs | 125 | 1,100 lbs | 137,500 lbs | $68 | $93,500 | $748 |
| HERD C | 400 lbs | 165 | 850 lbs | 140,250 lbs | $70 | $98,175 | $595 |
Additional Facts :The average half-blood calf weighs 59 lbs. The average 3/4 blood calf weighs 52 lbs. The average fullblood calf born naturally weighs 42 lbs. The average fullblood calf born via embryo transfer weighs 48 lbs. The average mature bull is 43 inches high and weighs 1,200 lbs. The average mature cow is 39 inches high and weighs 800 lbs. |
