Evaluating Beef!

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Evaluating Beef!

• Celina Johnson
• Colorado State University

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What traits are important?

• Muscle
• Sell meat!
• Fat
• Want a lean product!
• Volume/capacity
• Feed Efficiency
• Production Capabilities
• Structural Design
• Economic
• Aesthetic Looks Good

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The First Step!
Poll
Hip Bone (Hooks)
Tailhead
Back
Loin
Rump
Neck
Pin Bone
Round (Quarter)
Shoulder
Side (Ribs)
Stifle
Brisket
Hock
Flank
Knee
Forearm
Cannon Bone
Pastern
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Evaluating Muscle!
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Example of MUSCLE
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Evaluating Fat!
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Example of FAT
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Evaluating Volume!
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Example of VOLUME
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Evaluating Structure!
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Example of STRUCTURE