It is determined by spaniding the carcass weight by the liveweight then multiplying by 100. Also referred to as yield. Refers to a nonlactating female. EPD See expected progeny difference. Feedlots range in size from less than 100-head capacity to many thousands.
Futures contracts are available for a variety of delivery months.
However, delivery of actual products seldom occurs. Futures markets are used as a risk management tool or as a speculative venture. Young female bovine cow prior to the time that she has produced her first calf. Also called seam fat. Marbling is usually evaluated in the rib eye between the twelfth and thirteenth ribs.