fat – Beef Cattle

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

What is the typical butterfat and protein analysis of milk from a range cow? Has anyone done research on either an “average” beef cow or different breeds as far as butterfat and production in beef females?

Some variation exists in the protein and fat composition of milk from beef cattle. Some data indicate that fat percentage ranges from 2.5 to 6.5% and that of protein from 3.0 to 4.0%. The range for protein percentage appears to …