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Value Of Ultrasound-Based Predictions Of Carcass Quality Grade

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  • Ferguson, Meagan
  • Anderson, John D.

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This paper addresses the quality and value of data derived from ultrasound technology. It attempts to determine whether or not ultrasound is a strong enough predictor of beef carcass quality grade to be an economical tool used to improve the current state of the beef industry.

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  • Ferguson, Meagan & Anderson, John D., 2001. "Value Of Ultrasound-Based Predictions Of Carcass Quality Grade," 2001 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Chicago, IL 20620, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea01:20620
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.20620
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