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Lund Black Angus Beef Information
Beef Purchasing Considerations
| At Slaughter | Typical | Beef Option |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.5 – 2.3 years (18-28 months) | 24 months |
| Weight | 750 – 900 lbs | 900 lbs |
| Grass-Fed Slaughter Date | February – October | (Grass and Hay Fed/Finished) |
| Purchase Options | Eighth, Quarter, Half | Mixed Quarter[1] (best option) |
Beef Option
- Slaughter: 3 weeks before delivery
- Mixed Quarter: Expect to receive ~ 100 lbs of various beef cuts at an introductory price of $3.90/lb (hanging weight)($5.82 take home). Total est. cost per quarter $585
- Why a mixed quarter? - You will receive:
- variety of cuts from both the front (chuck, rib) & rear (sirloin, round) quarters
- a manageable amount of beef to consume in a reasonable time frame (approx. 2 liquor boxes)
- Deposit $50 per quarter
- Delivery or pick up to be coordinated at slaughter time
- New – mixed Eighth – introductory price of $4.05 (hanging weight) ($6.04 take home), half of a mixed quarter. Total est. cost of mixed eighth $292 (volume approx. 1 liquor box, fits in standard freezer section of fridge)
- Deposit $25 per eighth
All hamburger is Extra lean – 95/5
Quality taste check on each animal to insure great flavor & tenderness.
How much Beef do I Get?
- From pasture to slaughter, the animal looses about 40% of its weight
- This is the Hanging Weight (no internal organs, hide, head, hoofs, tail) = pricing weight
- Take home weight = butcher weight is about 67% of the hanging weight (excess fat, bone & gristle are removed). One quarters’ volume is approximately 2 liquor boxes.
- All beef is Slow Cooled after slaughter for increased tenderness, Dry aged, & Vacuum Packed & Frozen to maintain quality and insure a long freezer shelf life
We provide this table so that you can see the poundage, loss & price relationship among the weight terms. This example is a whole animal, we recommend a mixed quarter which in this example be 100 lbs.
| Term | Loss(example weights) | Price per half(bulk) | Price per quarter (boxed) | Price per eighth (boxed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Weight in field | N/A (1000 lbs) | |||
| Hanging (Slaughter) Weight | 40% (600 lbs) | $3.60lb / | $3.90 / lb | $4.05 / lb |
| Take-Home (Butcher) Weight | 33% (400 lbs) | ~$5.37 / lb | ~$5.82 / lb | ~$6.04 / lb |
Delivery Costs - ie. shipping & handling – calculated at delivery time for location to cover fuel & dry ice
Lund Black Angus Farm Quality
Aminals are age and source certified by a 3rd party.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certified Producer[2] in the Mid-Atlantic Beef Certification Program[3] indicating:
- Completion of the Virginia BQA certification process
- Accurate maintenance of beef production records (audited regularly)
- Competency to raise cattle in a fashion that seeks the humane treatment & well-being of cattle
- Attendance yearly educational training
Typical Mixed Quarter Contents: Steaks(25%), Roasts(25%), lean 93/7 hamburger(25%) (Oklahoma State U.)
BQA Certifies Producers enhance carcass quality through sound animal care, handling and management preventing injection site blemishes and bruises, residue contamination and pathogen contamination.
BQA certification #s: VA13373, VA13374
