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Comparison of Ultrasound and Carcass Measures to Predict the Percentage of Lean Beef from Four Primal Cuts – A Progress Report

Authors: Richard G. Tait (Iowa State University) , Gene H. Rouse (Iowa State University) , Doyle E. Wilson (Iowa State University)

  • Comparison of Ultrasound and Carcass Measures to Predict the Percentage of Lean Beef from Four Primal Cuts – A Progress Report

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    Comparison of Ultrasound and Carcass Measures to Predict the Percentage of Lean Beef from Four Primal Cuts – A Progress Report

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine how real-time ultrasound (RTU) measurements would compare with carcass measurements to predict the percentage of lean from the four primals (PERL4P). Data were collected on market ready cattle (n=490). Traditional carcass measures collected were: (1) hot carcass weight (HCW); (2) 12–13th rib fat thickness (CFAT); (3) 12–13th rib ribeye area (CREA); and (4) percentage of kidney, pelvic, and heart fat (KPH).

Keywords: Animal Science

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Tait, R. G., Rouse, G. H. & Wilson, D. E., (2002) “Comparison of Ultrasound and Carcass Measures to Predict the Percentage of Lean Beef from Four Primal Cuts – A Progress Report”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2001(1).

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01 Jan 2002
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