University of Florida Involved in Beef Tenderness Survey

Dan January 10, 2017 Beef, Florida

The University of Florida was involved with the Beef Tenderness Survey, an effort through the National Beef Checkoff. In this checkoff report, Dr. Dwain Johnson, UF professor of meat science, says this survey takes place every five years.

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Image: Dr. Dwain Johnson, UF professor of meat science.

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