The red blood cells will be replaced within a few weeks. You may donate whole blood once every 56 days, which allows plenty of time for your red cells to be replenished. Platelet (apheresis) donors may donate more frequently -- as often as once every seven days and up to 24 times per year.
An average beef animal weighs about 1200 (Â± 250) pounds and has a hanging hot carcass weight (HCW) of. about 750 (Â± 200) pounds. In general, freezer beef is sold using HCW as the basis.
An average steer will be about 800 to 1,000 pounds dressed hanging weight. A side of beef will weigh around 400 to 500 pounds and a quarter around 200 to 250 pounds of meat. The total cost is based on the hanging weight of the carcass. The average steer will lose about 40% to 45% of weight in the cutting process. You will receive about 240 to 300 pounds of edible meat for a side (half) of beef. If you buy the whole beef or a side of beef, you make take advantage of a custom order for your individual likes and preferences.