BEEF PRODUCTION SYSTEM GUIDELINES - Teagasc
the beef cuts look less appealing and eating quality is reduced. Poorly fleshed young bulls are more likely to produce dark-cutting beef. • Strongest demand is for animals of up to approximately 400 kg carcase weight, which will produce steak cuts of the preferred size for most customers.
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