Cattle Operating Systems: Muscle Structure - Reproduction of calves and production of beef require the proper muscle structure

摘要

Muscle structure is major component of cattle value, and knowing how to assess muscling is important in buying and selling as well as production. "It is important for a producer to be able to recognize which muscles are important from the structural,marketing and overall aesthetically pleasing standpoints," said Dr. Ronald Gill, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. "Since cattle are sold on a live basis in all phases of production except at the packer, muscling plays a large part in determining the perceived value of an animal."