Tenderness
Tenderness testing evaluates the marker status at three major locations (Calpain316, Calpain4751, and Calpastatin) in the bovine genome known to have an impact on meat tenderness.
Tenderness testing evaluates the marker status at three major locations (Calpain316, Calpain4751, and Calpastatin) in the bovine genome known to have an impact on meat tenderness.
To assist in the interpretation of the results, the three markers are combined into an overall Tenderness Score, rated on a scale of 1 (Tough) to 10 (Tender).
To assist in the interpretation of the results, the three markers are combined into an overall Tenderness Score, rated on a scale of 1 (Tough) to 10 (Tender).
Genomically testing your animals is easy – just follow this step by step guide.
Genomic testing of cattle is most commonly conducted using Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs). Here’s how to collect samples – Tissue DNA Collection
