Ranking should include
- maturity of the animal at slaughter
- meat marbling grades
- degree of marbling
- quality grades for each type of animal.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does animal maturity affect meat quality?
- What is the difference between intramuscular fat (marbling) and intermuscular fat?
- How does marbling affect meat quality and taste?
- What are the different quality grades for each type of animal?
Teacher Resource:
Meats Evaluation and Technology Career Development Event, Virginia FFA