Putting it All Together

Maturity X Marbling = Quality Grade Table
(United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef, January 1997)

Most cattle fed in the IQ+BEEF program are in A maturity so would grade Prime to Select.

Maturity Chart

If you need further assistance please contact the IQ+BEEF coordinator, email iqbeef@purdue.edu or phone 765-496-7370.

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