Virtual Beef Introduction

Weight and visual appraisal are general guides to an animal’s readiness for market, but to ensure accurate selection, handling the live animal is essential.

Use the below pages to see how real and virtual animals look at different points in the classification grid to aid in cattle selection.

Carcase classification grid Understanding cattle and carcases Handling points Assessment Points Virtual Beast Fat and conformation comparisons Eye muscle comparisons Weight Issues Carcase cuts Specifications

Brown steer standing in a metal livestock pen, facing the camera, with other cattle visible behind on a muddy ground..webp