. Beef production. Cattle. MEDIUM FEEDERS 27 somewhat lacking in the most desirable characteristics of ideal feeders. They may be too long in the leg, too narrow on the back, and either too light or too heavy in the bone. Frequently feeders so graded have a tendency to be a little rough and coarse. It is generally true, however, that steers of this grade kept in the feed lot until ripe or finished will, in such condition, grade at. Fig. 4. Medium Feeder. least as high as good beeves, while it is not at all im- possible for them to become choice enough in condition to grade as choice bullocks.
. Beef production. Cattle. MEDIUM FEEDERS 27 somewhat lacking in the most desirable characteristics of ideal feeders. They may be too long in the leg, too narrow on the back, and either too light or too heavy in the bone. Frequently feeders so graded have a tendency to be a little rough and coarse. It is generally true, however, that steers of this grade kept in the feed lot until ripe or finished will, in such condition, grade at. Fig. 4. Medium Feeder. least as high as good beeves, while it is not at all im- possible for them to become choice enough in condition to grade as choice bullocks. MEDIUM FEEDERS Medium feeders are only average as to quality and thrift. They are usually of lighter weight than the good, choice, and selected grades. They generally possess a fair amount of beef blood, enough so that their color is not objectionable. Their general appearance, so far as it indicates their quality and thrift, is rather against. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Mumford, Herbert Windsor, 1871-. Urbana, Ill. : The author
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