Just had to share!

[MikeC]

I found this on another forum. Not a cattle forum but one for engineers.(?) Thought I might share what the public thinks:

I think the question was.What's up with the Certified Angus Beef craze?


Answer:


Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2005 6:10 pm Post subject:

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Certified Angus Beef (CAB) is a branding registered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). (http://www.ams.usda.gov/lsg/certprog/certbeef.htm. It is one of 28 branding programs for Angus beef alone. When you get CAB beef you know:
1. Came from a Black Angus (a breed of cattle)
2. Quality is either USDA Prime or upper 2/3 Choice
3. Young cattle (A Maturity)
And some other requirements with respect to hump size, quality, etc.

Naturally, beef preference is up the diner, but many people believe that Angus beef is more tender and flavorful than other varieties. A lot of it is marketing (for example Burger King's Angus Burger) and hype, but if you're looking for Angus beef, then looking for the Certified Angus Beef brand ensures you will get what you are looking for.


Michael Chu

 

[Frankie]

Go, Michael! Sell that CAB. :lol:

 

[MikeC]

Reply:

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Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:51 pm Post subject:

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Hate to tell all of you, but Certified Angus Beef has nothing to do with Angus cattle. It is a great marketing ploy, but the animals are not judged on the hoof. CAB is just a rating that they decided they would apply to the top 20% of choice beef. Therefore, prime is actually better. BTW fat = flavor so for you posting the heart attack stuff why don't you try to only post on something that you are actually educated at. I grew up on a farm, showed and judged cattle, have cut in a friends packing house, and am about 2 semesters away from being an engineer. Take care.

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[Frankie]

Ah, you had to post and refute the guy, didn't you? Too bad you can't be honest there either. Come on, put the link up. I'd love to get in on the conversation. :lol:

 

[MikeC]

Go for it:


http://www.cookingforengineers.com/foru ... .php?t=213

 

[MikeC]

By calling me dishonest, are you just trying to be "Disagreeable" again? :lol:

 

[Frankie]

By calling me dishonest, are you just trying to be "Disagreeable" again? :lol:

You are dishonest and I can be pretty disagreeable when I need to be.

 

[MikeC]

By calling me dishonest, are you just trying to be "Disagreeable" again? :lol:

You are dishonest and I can be pretty disagreeable when I need to be.

You seem to have the need quite often.

Being a Certified Angus B!t@h must be fun?

It must be or you wouldn't spend all your time posting too me.

Should I feel privileged?

Toodle OOOOOO! Talk to you tomorrow! Bye now! :lol:

 

[Frankie]

By calling me dishonest, are you just trying to be "Disagreeable" again? :lol:

You are dishonest and I can be pretty disagreeable when I need to be.

You seem to have the need quite often.

Being a Certified Angus B!t@h must be fun?

It must be or you wouldn't spend all your time posting too me.

Should I feel privileged?

Toodle OOOOOO! Talk to you tomorrow! Bye now! :lol:

That's the second time you've called me that. This time I'm sending it on to Macon.

 

[Crowderfarms]

By calling me dishonest, are you just trying to be "Disagreeable" again? :lol:

You are dishonest and I can be pretty disagreeable when I need to be.

You seem to have the need quite often.

Being a Certified Angus B!t@h must be fun?

It must be or you wouldn't spend all your time posting too me.

Should I feel privileged?

Toodle OOOOOO! Talk to you tomorrow! Bye now! :lol:

That's the second time you've called me that. This time I'm sending it on to Macon.

Don't forget to lick the stamp, the post office wont deliver without a stamp.