Carcass Quality Research Summary
Supported by the Iowa State Beef Checkoff, these carcass quality research highlights provide actionable strategies to improve feedlot profitability and beef quality. This sheet summarizes key findings help producers align performance with consumer demand for premium beef.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
2024
S.E. Borders
South Dakota State University
Evaluating a novel technology to improve beef tenderness and overall carcass quality using pulsed electromagnetic field therapy.
Market Timing of High-Quality Beef
2023
Erika Lundy-Woolfolk
Iowa Beef Center
Effect of market timing and performance-enhancing technologies on marketing decisions for high-quality Midwest cattle.
Dietary Energy Level & Anabolic Implant
2019
Dr. Zachary Smith
South Dakota State University
Effects of dietary energy level and anabolic implant type on performance and carcass traits of finishing steers.
More Research Results:
Gain & Performance
Highlights practical strategies to improve feed efficiency, carcass quality and cattle performance—with summaries to help producers make data-driven decisions.
Herd Health
Highlights practical insights to improve cattle well-being, performance and profitability—supporting informed decision-making across all sectors of the cattle industry.
Reproduction & Genetics
Highlights valuable insights to enhance herd productivity and reproductive success—supporting informed decision-making to improve breeding outcomes and overall herd performance.