He was 28 months, a Traditional (Original population) rare breed Hereford. They're quite similar to a Galloway really. Haven't added it up very accurately but the amount of useable meat is definitely somewhere between 180 and 200kg. The carcass weight includes bone. There is about 3 kg of fillet and 13kg of sirloin. There is a lot of popes eye and rump steak, not sure of exact amounts, also silverside, topside, shoulder steak and diced stewing steak. We chose not to mince too much - got about 25 kg . Also about 50 kg of sausage meat and 22 packs of burgers. You can tell the butcher what you want done with the meat, to a certain extent. We divided it into 10 kg mixed boxes.
Wasn't sure how I'd react to eating the meat, as he was a soppy, loveable beast that would always come to see you in the field. However I really enjoyed my steak tonight I have to say. Just told myself it's what his life was for, and said a prayer for him.