Development of a quantitative quality grading system for mature cow carcasses

Article Abstract:

A new cow carcass grading system that effectively segregates carcasses into expected palatability groups was developed. Principal component and linear regression analyses showed that, except for juiciness, the palatability attributes of tenderness, connective tissue amount, and flavor and shear force are effective predictors of the corresponding palatability grade. The proposed system has quantitative and less variable grades as compared to the existing grading system for cow carcasses.

Quality management, Beef cattle, Cattle, Meat, Meat quality, Grading (Commerce)

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Principles of ultrasound and measurement of intramuscular fat

Article Abstract:

Measurement of intramuscular fat in beef cattle may be done using ultrasonics. The use of ultrasound technology as a predictor of intramuscular fat composition in cattle is detailed. This technology demonstrates the potential of ultrasound in measuring marbling in beef. Refining the technology will provide the cattle industry and the consumers with an effective, nonintrusive and nondestructive technique in assessing meat quality.

Usage, Measurement, Fat, Fats

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The role of instrument grading in a beef value-based marketing system

Article Abstract:

Grading instruments used in assessing beef quality is of particular importance in value-based marketing. Ultrasound technology appears to have great potential in predicting carcass composition. The development of this technology and of an instrument grading system to standardize ultrasonic utilization in predicting carcass composition are discussed.

Standards

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