(0403) US Stand-Grades of Slaughter Cattle

Standards for Grades of Slaughter Cattle (USDA)
Discusses the history of the development of grading standards as a method of promoting production of more uniform slaughter cattle to facilitate market demand. Outlined are the many changes made over the years to more effectively produce a marketable product that meets consumer demand. Slaughter and feeder cattle classes are listed and defined. Quality and yield grades of slaughter cattle are described. (19 pages)