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Take-home packaged meat is usually about 60–65% of hanging weight after bones, fat trim, and cutting. Do not size your freezer from hanging weight alone. Sources: University of Minnesota Extension; ABF buyer guides.
Mix varies by animal and your cut sheet. Ground often lands near 40–50% of the package weight on a standard family cut sheet.
National 2025–2026 ranges from ABF state half-cow price guides and USDA retail averages. Your ranch quote wins. Compare with the Beef Price Calculator and your state guide (example: Ohio half-cow prices).
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