Supporting Science
Research White Papers & Articles
Genetic Selection
The relationship between carcass merit and maternal traits in beef cattle: A case study and literature review
Dan Loy et al.; Iowa State University
Selection for marbling and the Impact on maternal traits
J. K. Smith and S. P. Greiner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The relationship between marbling and other EPDs with implications when making beef cow herd breeding and management decisions
T. Marston; Kansas State University
Field-testing $Beef in purebred Angus cattle
Anderson, K.; T. Brink, M. Gardiner and S. Hands
Breeding programs from a cattle feeder’s perspective
J. Tom Brink, J & F Oklahoma Holdings, Inc.
Crossbreeding: Considerations and alternatives in an evolving market
N. Speer, Western Kentucky University
Effect of hide color and percentage Angus on feedlot performance and carcass traits in beef calves.
L. Corah, et. al; Certified Angus Beef LLC
Feeding, health and management
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) in beef cattle: Complicated threat to health and productivity in multiple beef industry segments
M.G. Thomas et. al; Colorado State University et. al
Factors affecting intramuscular adipose tissue development in beef cattle
B. Johnson, et. al; Texas Tech University
The effect of cattle disease on carcass traits
R.L. Larson, DVM, PhD, ACT
Best practices for managing heat stress in feedyard cattle
T. Mader, Mader Consulting LLC
Effects of nutrition and management during the stocker phase on marbling score and quality grade
C. Krehbiel, et. al; Oklahoma State University
Effect of time of birth within the spring calving season on performance and carcass traits of beef calves fed in the Iowa Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity.
G.D. Fike, et. al; Certified Angus Beef LLC
Effect of health treatments on feedlot performance, carcass traits and profitability of beef calves fed in the Iowa Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity.
G.D. Fike, et. al; Certified Angus Beef LLC
Feedlot performance and carcass traits for Southeast or Midwest calves.
D. Busby, et. al; Iowa State Universtiy and Certified Angus Beef LLC
Effect of nutrition and management practices on marbling deposition and composition
S. Duckett; University of Georgia, Athens
Implant strategies for high quality grade beef production
R. Pritchard; South Dakota State University
Nutritional and management factors affecting marbling deposition
L. Berger & N. Pyatt; University of Illinois
Effects of the 60-d window around the time of weaning on subsequent quality grade and eating quality of beef
J. Ahola, Colorado State University
Impacts of shade on cattle well-being in the beef supply chain
Lily N. Edwards-Callaway, M. Caitlin Cramer, Caitlin N. Cadaret, Elizabeth J. Bigler, Terry E. Engle, John J. Wagner and Daniel L. Clark
All about the beef
Factors increasing quality grades in U.S. fed cattle
P. Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef LLC
Yield grading: History, issues and opportunities
T. Lawrence, West Texas A&M University
The scientific basis of the Certified Angus Beef ® brand specifications
P.D. Bass, Certified Angus Beef LLC
Sensory evaluation of tender beef strip loin steaks of varying marbling levels and quality treatments
C. Corbin, et.al, Texas Tech University et. al
The value of marbling in consumer acceptance of beef
L. Corah; Certified Angus Beef LLC
Characterization of Certified Angus Beef ® steaks from the round, loin, and chuck
Nelson et. al, Oklahoma State University
The relationship between subcutaneous fat and marbling
R. Maddock, North Dakota State University
Demand and Markets
Determination of the effect of branding on consumer palatability ratings of beef strip loin steaks of various quality levels and ground beef of various lean points from different subprimals
T.G. O’Quinn, Kansas State University
Cross-category indulgence: Why do some premium brands grow during recession?
T. Mark et. al, University of Guelph, et. al
Changes in the ground beef market and what it means for cattle producers
N. Speer, et. al, Western Kentucky University
Retail and foodservice marketing trends for beef
B. Harsh, et. al, Oklahoma State University
Should beef quality grade be a priority?
Jillian Steiner & Dr. Scott Brown, University of Missouri
External influences on North American beef production: How will the cattle feeding industry adapt?
P. Anderson, Midwest PMS, LLC
Consumers, business and breeding systems: Charting the beef industry’s path
N. Speer, Western Kentucky University
Understanding grid marketing: How quality grades and grid conditions affect carcass value
P. Anderson, Ag Knowledge Services