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by AlisonKirk
Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Beef grading
Replies: 14
Views: 16974

Mark - We're interested in how much actual meat we have to sell to the chef. We obtain the deadweight figures from the abattoir and then the actual beef to be delivered is weighed at the abattoir prior to collection. Collected beef on Friday for a business school - total weight 106.66kgs. This was ...
by AlisonKirk
Sat Jan 29, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Beef grading
Replies: 14
Views: 16974

Hi Mark

Decent d/w from a short leg. Out of interest, do you know the weight of actual beef you will be able to sell? Our meat to sell is approx 64/65% of the d/w.

Regards

Alison
Boram Dexters
by AlisonKirk
Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Dexter Beef - TV plug
Replies: 24
Views: 26690

Colin We deal with a butcher who takes a Dexter every 5/6 weeks.......small local village butcher also specialising in local game and supplying hotels in the area. He's more than happy with the beef and so are his customers. We did sell one to a more local butcher (different type of shop to the oth...
by AlisonKirk
Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: selling Dexter Beef
Replies: 14
Views: 18344

Saffy - one of our chefs started by taking both fillets, sirloins, rumps, ribs, 1 x whole chuck, all shins, 1 x topside, 6 x mince. He does pay more than other chefs because he's not taking the whole carcass. Recently we have gradually increased the cuts he takes to include all the brisket & 1 ...
by AlisonKirk
Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Heifer -vs- Steer Beef
Replies: 10
Views: 13096

Clive - I think it is probably the difference in carcass weight. We know that some butchers do prefer heifers, perhaps they have it in their minds that heifer beef is better for some reason.

Alison
by AlisonKirk
Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Heifer -vs- Steer Beef
Replies: 10
Views: 13096

Clive - well, I wasn't much help then was I?? Best you think of another way!!

Alison
by AlisonKirk
Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Heifer -vs- Steer Beef
Replies: 10
Views: 13096

Clive

Why don't you just ask Caroline to serve you two identical cuts of beef from a steer & heifer on the same plate - you'll be able to answer the question for yourself.


Alison Kirk
Boram Dexters
by AlisonKirk
Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Heifer -vs- Steer Beef
Replies: 10
Views: 13096

Clive

We slaughter heifers and steers - the chefs we supply keep commenting about the beautiful beef, so there cannot be that much difference, if any. Chefs are the first to notice anything different that's why we aim for consistency in our management system.

Regards

Alison Kirk
Boram Dexters
by AlisonKirk
Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: selling Dexter Beef
Replies: 14
Views: 18344

We're charging £9.05 for whole carcass to businesses. Individual prices (eg Topside up to £9.54kg for smaller joints). One or two local pubs will take whatever I've got...... £8.36kg for stew/braise/shin (when available). Silverside catering size @ £8.90kg. The comments about the beef have been fan...
by AlisonKirk
Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Chepstow Show 2010
Replies: 1
Views: 4825

Sally & Steve

Well done. Looks as though you missed all the rain we've had this way today!

Rob & Alison
Boram Dexters
by AlisonKirk
Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Feedback on dexter sales - How are you finding it?
Replies: 7
Views: 10052

Saturday 7 August - Dexters entered in Rare Breeds Show & Sale at Cirencester market. Auctioneers Voyce Pullen.

Alison Kirk
Boram Dexters
by AlisonKirk
Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: selling Dexter Beef
Replies: 14
Views: 18344

Keep it simple: For pub/restaurants: primal cuts, vacuum packed with the abattoir number / type of cut on label. Delivered fresh. The abattoir weigh each cut & write the individual weights on relevant box. I then use these weights to prepare the invoice. For private customers: packed as specifi...
by AlisonKirk
Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: New Rare & Native Breed Sale at Shrewsbury - 3 July 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 20997

Clive & Julie

Thanks for the info. It looks as though the way in which the young Dexters were presented for sale has been reflected in the price realised.

Alison Kirk
Boram Dexters
by AlisonKirk
Sun Jul 04, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: New Rare & Native Breed Sale at Shrewsbury - 3 July 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 20997

Clive

Do you know the prices for young heifers from Mr Stanek?

Many thanks

Alison Kirk
Boram Dexters
by AlisonKirk
Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: TB Testing
Replies: 73
Views: 82719

Ben

I'm sure our Animal Health person said it was 14 days.

Alison Kirk
Boram Dexters