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Forage-finished were finished at a lighter weight (~950 lb pounds) than grain-finished (~1,100 pounds) and dressed at a lower percentage (56% vs 60%). Forage-finished had 0.2 inches of back fat vs 0.5 inches for feedlot finished and as a result are leaner when delivered for slaughter compared to grain-finished .
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SOURCE: Farmer & Cowboy Magazine – cattle
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