TOP 10 QUALITY CHALLENGESAccording to Strategy Workshop Participants

1. Low overall uniformity & consistency of cattle, carcasses & cuts

2. Inappropriate carcass size & weight

3. Inadequate tenderness of beef

4. Insufficient marbling

5T. Reduced grade/tenderness due to implants

5T. Excess external fat cover

7. Inappropriate USDA QG mix

8. Too much hide damage due to brands

9. Too frequent & severe bruises

10T. Too frequent liver condemnations

10T. Inadequate flavor of beef

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