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teristics to exert any material influence on conformation, finish, and 
quality or relative values. The grade and weight are of primary 
importance in determining their values (fig. 6). Hence class distinc- 
tions in a market classification for Veal Calves are unnecessary and 
are rarely used. The grade and weight of Veal Calves are listed in 
the schedule that follows. For detailed discussion of market classes, 
ages, weight groups, and grades of Calves and Vealers see Circular 
No. 28. Market Classes and Grades of Calves and Vealers. 
schedule: market classification for SLAUGHTER veal calves 
Weight group 
Grade 
All classes. 
Lightweight, llfl pounds down 
Mediumweight, no to 180 pounds. 
Heavyweight, 180 pounds up 
Choice 
Good 
Medium. 
Common 
Cull 
Prime 
Choice 
Good 
Medium 
Common 
Cull 
Prime 
Choice 
Good 
Medium 
Market Classes and Grades for Slaughter Calves 
The market classes for Slaughter Calves are: Steer, Heifer, and 
Bull. In market practice, however, the younger Slaughter Calves. 
as is true with Veal Calves, generally are not sorted into groups 
SCHEDULE! MARKET CLASSIFICATION FOR SLAUGHTER CALVES 
Class 
Steer and heifer 
Weight group 
Grade 
Hull 
'Lightweight, 200 pounds down 
Mediumweight, 200 to 300 pounds 
^Heavyweight, noo pounds up... 
Lightweight, 200 pounds down 
Mediumweight, 200 to 300 pounds 
Heavyweight. 300 pound- up 
Choice 
Good 
Medium 
Common 
Cull 
Prime 
Choice 
Good 
Medium 
Common 
Cull 
Prime 
Choice 
Good 
Medium 
Common 
Cull 
Choice 
Good 
Medium 
Common 
Cull 
Choice 
Good 
Medium 
Common 
Cull 
Choice 
Good 
Medium 
Common 
Cull 
