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REPRINTED 2004
PUBLICATION 400-833
4-H Market Beef Planning Guide
Mark Wahlberg*
This Planning Guide gives you the information you
II. Estimating Finished Weight
need to estimate the finished weight of a feeder calf,
Frame Score is a determination of a calf’s height in
whether it is a steer or heifer. From additional informa-
relation to his age. It is closely associated with mature
tion you provide, a required daily gain is calculated, and
size. Young calves that are quite tall will mature at a
a planned feeding program can be developed to reach
later age and a larger size than those calves that are not
the proper finished weight at the time of your show.
so tall. You determine Frame Score in this way:
I. Number of Days to Feed
A. Measure the height of the calf in inches over the hip.
Because the way the calf stands can affect this mea-
surement, make sure he is standing with his feet
Date of Your Show
____________
under the corners of his body, the head is up in a nor-
mal position, and the back is nearly level. See the il-
Date of Starting Weight of Calf
____________
lustration.
Number of Days Calf is on Feed
____________
Hip Height
Measurement
*Extension Animal Scientist, 4-H, Virginia Tech
*18 U.S.C. 707
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status,
national origin, disability, or political affiliation. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of
Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department
of Agriculture cooperating. Judith H. Jones, Interim Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg;
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Lorenza W. Lyons, Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State, Petersburg.
AND STATE UNIVERSITY
VT/643/0404/500/242331/400833
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

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