CAB Mythbusters
What they thought they knew that just ain't true.
We think your breed choice should be more about data and solid facts than tradition.
The real kicker that gets me is when people think "generic black" is as good as Angus. I could go into a whole series of myths related to that statement, but I've picked out the one we probably hear the most.
Myth — As long as they're black, it doesn't matter how much Angus influence they have. They'll grade just the same.
Fact — Study after study shows the more Angus influence, the better the quality.
I'm not just talking about research we've done. Researchers at universities across the country and professional scientists at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) have all come to the same conclusion: breed and sire within breed will have a major effect on quality grade.
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This table from the highly respected work at Iowa's Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity (TCSCF) about says it all.
There are few other proven ways to triple Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) acceptance than to simply increase the amount of Angus influence. Of course, there are other benefits, including improved performance and health!
If you want to assure quality in your herd, you might want to become one of those staunch breed supporters — only because it makes sense, of course.
May your bottom line be filled with black ink.
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