Method for processing meat
First Claim
1. A method for feeding cattle, comprising the steps of:
- weaning a calf from its mother after a predetermined time;
feeding the calf feed rations that have been cooked above a predetermined temperature;
slaughtering each of a plurality of calves when it reaches substantially the same slaughter weight of at least 1000 pounds so that each of said plurality of calves are slaughtered when they achieve substantially the same weight; and
repeating said method for said plurality of calves;
wherein said method generates a grain-to-meat conversion ratio of at least four pounds of body weight on said calf is produced for less than thirty pounds of said feed rations.
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Abstract
A system and method is shown for processing animals, such as calves, from birth to slaughter by utilizing hot-fed rations during the feeding process. The system and method reduces or eliminates the need to use hormones and simultaneously reduces or eliminates the need to sterilize the meat products. Each calf or animal is weaned at a weaning station, fed at a feeding station, slaughtered at a slaughter station to provide a carcass that is substantially the same size as other carcasses for the same breed of animal processed in the system. The consistent carcass size enables manufacture of consistent carcasses which, in turn, facilitates providing substantially the same size meat cuts. This feature enables use of a standard-size packaging, such as a case-ready package, which may be shipped for display and purchase at a store.
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14 Claims
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1. A method for feeding cattle, comprising the steps of:
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weaning a calf from its mother after a predetermined time; feeding the calf feed rations that have been cooked above a predetermined temperature; slaughtering each of a plurality of calves when it reaches substantially the same slaughter weight of at least 1000 pounds so that each of said plurality of calves are slaughtered when they achieve substantially the same weight; and repeating said method for said plurality of calves; wherein said method generates a grain-to-meat conversion ratio of at least four pounds of body weight on said calf is produced for less than thirty pounds of said feed rations. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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