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The Canadian Quality Grade


The quality grade is primarily intended to measure parameters relatedto eating quality and consumer acceptance. There are a significant number of factors which are considered in determining the Canadian quality grade. To understand why Canada A, AA, AAA or higher and Prime grades have been granted The Canadian beef grading program compliments Canada's meat inspection program, to form an effective combination for the marketing of Canadian beef. The Canadian beef grading system began in 1929. Since that time, tremendous changes have taken place to the grading system, and it is now regarded to be one of the best in the world.
 

The grading of beef carcasses relies on a standardized measurement system to segregate product into classes with uniform characteristics and to support pricing decisions based on expectations of meat quality and yield. A quality grade as well as a yield grade can be assigned.

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