Beef As A Product Flashcards
1
Q
3 ways of beef marketing
A
Direct to packer
Public market/ auction
Freezer trade
2
Q
Age and size of Veal class
A
1-3 months, less than 150 lbs
3
Q
Age and size of calf class
A
3-10 months, 150-300lbs
4
Q
Beef class age and size
A
12 months +
300 lbs +
5
Q
An animal over 3.5 yrs of age (42 months) automatically has (low or high) grade meat
A
Low
Dryer, tougher muscle fibers
6
Q
Grade of meat is based on
A
Quality and maturity of carcass
Marbling
Yield of carcass (amount of meat produced, scale of 1-5 1 being highest)
7
Q
Marbling
A
Amount of fat between muscle layers
8
Q
Quality grades from best to worst
A
Prime Choice Select Standard Commercial Utility Cutter Canner
9
Q
Beef products are (high or low)
Nutrient density
Quality protein
Iron
A
High
High
High
10
Q
US annual per capita consumption of beef is #
A
50
