Eye Muscle Size as Indicator in carcass evaluation
The Armour study found Hereford eye muscle area about half an inch larger than three other breeds. Researchers at several colleges study eye marbling to gauge carcass value tenderness and consumer quality of meat.
Hereford Steers Show Advantage In Carcass Study
Hereford steers led in multiple carcass characteristics in a Chicago study by Armour & Co and the American Hereford Association. data from 1,013 steers show higher loin rib and round percentages, less brisket fat, 0.5 percent less kidney fat, and heavier hides with similar dressing. eye marbling guides grade and value.
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Robert W Bray
Robert A Merkel
Wisconsin
Kansas State College
American Hereford Assn
Paul Swaffar
American Hereford Association
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