Beef
How many degrees of marbling are there?
10 Degrees
How many maturity classes are there in sheep?
4 Maturity Classes
What in pork grading is on a scale of 1 to 3?
Answer the following problem: A00 + A40 = ?
A20
C, D, & E rated maturities in beef are considered what?
Older
What is the most desirable marbling score degree called?
Abundant
What is the oldest maturity class in sheep called?
Mutton
Other than muscle thickness, what must be determined to come up with a USDA Grade calculation?
Backfat
Answer the following problem: C50 + A20 = ?
C00
Abundant marbling with an A maturity would obtain what grade in beef?
USDA Prime
What is the least desirable marbling score degree called?
Devoid
What is the youngest maturity class for sheep?
Young Lamb
Color standards are rated on a scale of what numbers?
1 to 6
Answer the following problem: E60 + C20 + ?
D60
What is the 3rd oldest category of lamb maturity called?
Yearling Mutton
How many categories of maturity are there in beef?
5 categories
What is the ideal color for sheep meat?
Bright reddish pink
Marbling standards in pork are graded on a scale of what numbers?
1 to 10
Answer the following problem: A90 + A30 = ?
A70
Average
What is the maximum age beef carcass can be to still be considered young?
42 Months
What is similar to marbling but in sheep?
Flank Streaking
Dark, purplish red would obtain what color standard score for pork?
6
D80
What is the lowest category of overall quality grading in beef?
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