Just how many pounds in half a cow will you actually get?
If you've been scrolling through local farm websites trying to figure out how many pounds in half a cow you'll end up with, the numbers can get pretty confusing. It's not as simple as just weighing a cow and cutting it in half. Between the time that cow is walking around the pasture and the moment you're trying to shove a frozen brisket into your chest freezer, a lot of weight "disappears." If you're a first-time buyer, this can feel like a bit of a mystery, or worse, like you're getting ripped off. But don't worry—it's actually just a bit of standard butchery math. ...