Description and Weight Categories

(Conventional)

DESCRIPTION	RANGE KG	AVERAGE KG
Calf	1.3/4.5	2.7/3.2
Ox/Heifer	14/22	18/20
Ox/Heifer	22/27	24/25
Cow/Ox	23/27	24/26
Cow/Ox	27/35	30/32
Steer	27/35	32/33
Steer	35/+	41/42
Bulls	35/+	43/45
Dairy Cows	14/25	20/21

The above weight ranges are the most common offered, however, H.J. Hides and Skins can supply specific category on request by customer

Hide selection:
The selection ranges from 95/5, 90/10, sound/cuts (Firsts/seconds). This means there will be a maximum of 5%, 10% of cuts/seconds respectively.

Sounds/Firsts:
The hides have no holes in the prime area and up to three holes in the offal.

Cuts/Seconds:
Hides with up to three holes in the prime area and up to three or more holes in the offal.

Trim:
All hides are trimmed to remove faces, ears, and lips. Tails are shortened or tail root trimmed. Necks can be “U” shaped, or straight cut as is found with Halal slaughtered cattle.

Curing:
All hides are cured in salt drums utilizing the best available technology and research along with the best preservatives/bactericides chemicals.