Consumer preference of beef rib steaks from implanted steers, implanted and non-implanted bulls.

Authors

C.D. Pelton
Dell M. Allen
L.R. Corah
George A. Milliken

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1984; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 84-300-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 448; Beef; Rib steak; Implants; Steers; Bulls

Abstract

Our research showed that implanting bulls from birth to slaughter made steaks from bulls as acceptable as steers to consumer panels. Implanting bulls from weaning to slaughter resulted in the least desirable consumer panel ratings for all palatability traits measured.

Recommended Citation

Pelton, C.D.; Allen, Dell M.; Corah, L.R.; and Milliken, George A. (1984) "Consumer preference of beef rib steaks from implanted steers, implanted and non-implanted bulls.," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2480