Schroeder, Ted C.Riley, John MichaelFraisier, Kelsey J.2010-02-122010-02-122010-02-12http://hdl.handle.net/2097/2609This study focuses on one component of the complex beef tenderness arena - - developing a meat tenderness valuation system for fed cattle. Development of a tenderness premium and discount schedule for fed cattle will provide increased incentive for producers to adopt animal genetic and production strategies that improve beef tenderness.BeefBeef tendernessSteakConsumer demandOther