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<blockquote data-quote="Katpau" data-source="post: 1617203" data-attributes="member: 9933"><p>Just to be clear, "Prime" is a quality grade assigned by USDA. You don't need to be black or Angus to receive that grade. Grading Prime does not mean an animal qualifies for CAB, but if it is also over 51% black, there is the possibility it might also qualify to be labeled as CAB (Certified Angus Beef) if it were harvested in a USDA approved facility that is licensed and pays to participate in the CAB program. I am wondering if MNBelties is confused in thinking that because those Pinzgauers graded Prime they were then labeled as CAB?</p><p></p><p>When a harvested animal is identified as Angus-type, an A stamp is applied to the round, or some other mark such as ink on the hocks. The grading stand later considers each carcass marked to determine if each is eligible to evaluate for an Angus program. Identification of Angus-type cattle at harvest takes specially-trained plant employees with oversight by USDA graders. Today's plants are outfitted with video cameras by which USDA graders monitor the A-stamp application from the grading office.</p><p></p><p>Certified Angus Beef LLC receives funding from licensed packers and processors, which pay approximately 2 cents per pound of branded product that they sell. Only those licensed facilities would be approved to sell the CAB brand.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Katpau, post: 1617203, member: 9933"] Just to be clear, "Prime" is a quality grade assigned by USDA. You don't need to be black or Angus to receive that grade. Grading Prime does not mean an animal qualifies for CAB, but if it is also over 51% black, there is the possibility it might also qualify to be labeled as CAB (Certified Angus Beef) if it were harvested in a USDA approved facility that is licensed and pays to participate in the CAB program. I am wondering if MNBelties is confused in thinking that because those Pinzgauers graded Prime they were then labeled as CAB? When a harvested animal is identified as Angus-type, an A stamp is applied to the round, or some other mark such as ink on the hocks. The grading stand later considers each carcass marked to determine if each is eligible to evaluate for an Angus program. Identification of Angus-type cattle at harvest takes specially-trained plant employees with oversight by USDA graders. Today’s plants are outfitted with video cameras by which USDA graders monitor the A-stamp application from the grading office. Certified Angus Beef LLC receives funding from licensed packers and processors, which pay approximately 2 cents per pound of branded product that they sell. Only those licensed facilities would be approved to sell the CAB brand. [/QUOTE]
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