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Understanding Beef Weights: From Live Cow to Packaged Meat

By Hometown Hills Farm|2025-03-24T15:31:37-04:00January 30, 2025|Categories: General Questions|

Live Weight (~1,200-1,350 lbs): This is the weight of the cow before processing. Dressing Percentage (~60-65%): After removing the hide, head, hooves, and organs, the remaining hanging weight is about 700-850 lbs. Hanging Weight (~700-850 lbs): This is the weight of the carcass before aging and cutting. Final Packaged Weight (~35-45% of Live Weight): After aging, trimming fat, and removing bones, the final packaged weight is approximately 400-450 lbs for a whole cow. Why Packaged Weight is Less Bone and Fat Loss: Non-edible parts (bones, extra fat) are trimmed to create high-quality cuts. Moisture Loss During Aging: Dry-aging enhances flavor

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