Beef tenderness research identifies factors influencing eating quality

K-State researchers have studied cuts of beef to better understand how each needs to be managed in order to provide the most tender products to consumers. K-State meat scientists studied three beef cuts to see how fat content, connective tissue characteristics and muscle structure influence tenderness MANHATTAN, Kan. — There is nothing like biting into a nice juicy steak where the savory flavors burst in your mouth, but if that meat is tough…

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K-State beef cattle expert cautions against cold stress

Cattle are "robust creatures," says K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner. Nonetheless, producers should consistently monitor their condition during cold periods. | Download this photo. Late winter storms can cause challenges for cattle producers MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University beef cattle specialist is urging the state’s producers to continue monitoring their cattle’s condition, especially during periods when Mother Nature sends her winter chill. Justin Waggoner, a beef systems specialist with K-State Research…

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