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Days on Feed

260

Feed Conversion

5.61

Average Live Weight

1460 lbs

Average Finished Age

18.5 mos

Average Daily Gain

3.75

Average Carcass Weight

960 lbs

Average Ribeye

16.13

Average Dam Size

1243 lbs

2025

Steers on Feed - Nebraska, USA

Days on Feed

209

Feed Conversion

5.35

Average Live Weight

1418 lbs

Average Finished Age

17 mos

Average Daily Gain

4.02

Average Carcass Weight

874 lbs

Average Ribeye

15.5

2024

Steers on Feed - Nebraska, USA

We have finished the Fradette calves for several years, and they are some of the best for feed efficiency that we feed. They are unique in their carcass quality, they grade 90%+ choice and are 80% yield grade 1 and 2. I don't have any other cattle that combine high quality grade with that kind of leanness and large ribeyes. And it's a plus that they are gentle but have good movement when needed. 

Chappell Feedlot

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