Without the concentrated calories of grains (corn) finishing beef on grass requires good genetics. And doing it on poor forage requires great genetics.  Planting summer annuals that are high In sugars (like Johnson grass or sorghum/sudan) help a lot, but it’s hard to overcome poor genetics.  Unfortunately genetic selection for grass finishing has been neglected in favor of large frames and fast growth on grains - for the feedlots and meat packing industry.  As I am still learning, I only have a few animals that I’m proud of. And this little cutie is my favorite.  Look at that basketball of fat in her brisket, and those round balls of fat at her trailhead.  That is what you look for to judge fat content.  I’m hoping she delivers me a female next time so I can build my herd with her genetics.

- John Pantalone

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