"Victor Sack" > wrote in message
. ..
> Pete C. > wrote:
>
>> You do realize that the beef you eat was no more than 12-14 months old
>> don't you?
>
> According to the USDA, beef is meat from full-grown cattle about 2 years
> old. What gives?


I've read that it is possible with intensive feeding and management to raise
an animal to 1000+ pounds in 12 months, but it isn't usual and I've never
seen it done. Most beeves are slaughtered when they hit 1100 to 1200 pounds
and that usually takes about 18 to 24 months depending on what they are
fed, etc.

George L