Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VI): Carcass, yield, and longissimus palatability traits

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 82, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 1177-1189

  Wheeler, T L ^a,b   Cundiff, L V ^a   Shackelford, S D ^a   Koohmaraie, M ^a  

^a U S MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

^b NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Beef; Breeds; Carcass; Palatability; Quality; Tenderness

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; BOS TAURUS;

EID: 2342505184     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/2004.8241177x     Document Type: Article

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