Cost for a finished steer will be
$1.15/pound, based on live weight of the steer. Price includes delivery to
the locker plant, but not processing costs. Processing costs generally run
between $225 and $275. An average steer will weigh 1,250 pounds and yield
approximately 650 pounds of meat. So it will be slightly cheaper to buy a
whole beef than to buy the same amount of beef in a butcher shop or grocery
store. We think you will find the taste and quality of our beef to be
wonderful.
Some of our customers will find a couple of friends to split a beef with
because they can't eat up to 600lb of beef by themselves. It works out
really well since they can each give a separate cutting order to the locker
plant.
Payment is expected prior to
the steer being delivered to the locker plant. Payment plans can be set up
on a monthly basis if desired.
Steers will be delivered to a local locker plant for the customer.
Generally that will be: