Yield Grades and Cattle Characteristics

The video tutorial explains the concept of yield grades in cattle, providing examples of different yield grades from one to five. It analyzes two Brahman Herford steers, comparing their yield grades and economic implications. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the importance of understanding yield grades and offers practice on live grading of cattle.

What is a key characteristic of a yield grade one cattle?

• Flat muscled type

• Narrow and light muscled

• High fat content

• Very wide and thick-ended

How does a yield grade two steer differ from a yield grade one steer?

• It is wider from end to end

• It has more fat and less muscle

• It is less conditioned

• It has more muscle mass

What is a defining feature of yield grade four cattle?

• High muscle mass

• Narrow base with more fat cover

• Wide base with less fat

• Very thick-ended

In the comparison of two Brahman Herford steers, which steer had more external fat?

• Neither had significant fat

• Both had equal fat

• Steer two

• Steer one

What was the yield grade of the second Brahman Herford steer?

• Yield grade one

• Yield grade two

• Yield grade three

• Yield grade four

How much more was steer one worth compared to steer two based on the grid price?

• $100

• $267

• $200

• $50

What was the difference in marbling between the two steers?

• Steer one had more marbling

• Steer two had more marbling

• Neither had significant marbling

• Both had equal marbling

What is the economic impact of a yield grade four compared to a yield grade two?

• $15 discount

• $10 discount

• $5 premium

• $2 premium

Which yield grade is associated with a $12 difference on a 750 lb carcass?

• Yield grade four

• Yield grade two

• Yield grade one

• Yield grade three

What is a consumer preference regarding steak tenderness?

• Consumers have no preference

• Consumers prefer tender steaks

• Consumers prefer chewy steaks

• Consumers prefer tough steaks