Characterization of Breeds Representing Diverse Biological Types: Carcass and Meat Traits of Steers

Authors

Robert M. Koch, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
Larry V. Cundiff, U.S. Meat Animal Research CenterFollow
Keith E. Gregory, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
M. E. Dikeman, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center

Date of this Version

1982

Document Type

Article

Comments

Published in Beef Research Program Progress Report (1982) No. 1: 13-15

Abstract

Carcass characteristics, including composition and palatability of meat from different breeds or breed crosses, are important in determining the potential value of alternative germ plasm resources.