Heifers Yearlings Light Prime, choice, select, Medium standard, utility, Heavy cutter, canner. 2 to 3 years Light Prime, choice, select, old Medium standard, utility, Heavy cutter, canner. All Choice, select, Weights standard, commercial, utility, cutter, canner. 2 to 3 years Light Choice, select, and older Medium commercial, utility, Heavy cutter, canner. Stags All ages All Choice, select, Weights commercial, utility, cutter, canner.
Muscles are usually visible through the fat in many areas.
Yield Grade 2. A carcass in this group is nearly completely covered with fat, but the lean is plainly visible through the fat over the round, the top of the shoulder and the neck. Yield Grade 3. A carcass in this group in completely covered with fat. The lean is visible through the fat only on the neck and the lower part of the outside round.