How ultrasounding has improved genetics, customer beef experience

Jamie Henneman
Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025

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What was a new and novel technology in the 1950s, the ultrasounding of beef carcasses has evolved into a valuable tool for beef genetics, as well as an improved beef customer experience, according to university researchers.

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