http://livestocklibrary.com.au/handle/1234/4144 2026-04-09T13:03:11Z http://livestocklibrary.com.au/handle/1234/20119 Marbling biology In this review we first discuss the role of intramuscular fat as a factor affecting consumer preferences for meat. 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z http://livestocklibrary.com.au/handle/1234/20120 Guaranteed eating quality CRC and Meat Standards Australia research has addressed industry concerns regarding consumer dissatisfaction with beef eating quality. An integrated system from retail to farm was established and trialed with all description and pricing mechanisms directly related to eating quality outcomes. 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z http://livestocklibrary.com.au/handle/1234/20121 Genetics of adaptive traits Tropical adaptation can be defined as an animal's ability to survive, grow and reproduce in the presence of endemic stressors of tropical environments. The economic implications for production systems due to the lack of adaptation include production losses, mortalities, treatment costs and marketing issues. 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z http://livestocklibrary.com.au/handle/1234/20122 Guaranteed eating quality The focus on eating quality set the stage for a large collaborative research effort between the Beef CRc, other research providers and the MSA program. 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z