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Correlations between Carcass Traits and Mineral Concentrations in Angus Beef raised in Iowa

Authors: Richard G. Tait (Iowa State University) , Qing Duan (Iowa State University) , Qi Liu (Iowa State University) , Mary Sue Mayes (Iowa State University) , Donald C. Beitz (Iowa State University) , James M. Reecy (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Beef is a nutritious food that is known to have high bioavailability for several minerals such as iron and zinc. Although beef is typically high in these nutrients, there is much animalto-animal variation in mineral contents. The objective of this study is to report the relationship between traditional carcass traits and mineral concentrations within the longissimus dorsi.

Keywords: Animal Science, RFR A10122

How to Cite: Tait, R. G. , Duan, Q. , Liu, Q. , Mayes, M. S. , Beitz, D. C. & Reecy, J. M. (2011) “Correlations between Carcass Traits and Mineral Concentrations in Angus Beef raised in Iowa”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2010(1).