Amanda D. Blair

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AMSA Commentary

Cold chain management during transportation can impact beef quality

Research suggests the impact of transportation temperature is variable across subprimals

Christina Bakker Lydia O'Sullivan Keith R. Underwood Amanda D. Blair Heather Rode-Atkins Kyle Grubbs

January 22, 2024

One area of cold storage that is relatively unstudied is during the transport of products from source plants to distribution centers.

Raw beef, butchery transport. Raw meat hanging on meat hooks in a truck.

Cold chain management during transportation can impact beef quality

Christina Bakker Keith R. Underwood Amanda D. Blair Lydia O'Sullivan Kyle Grubbs Heather Rode-Atkins

July 27, 2023

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The impact of storage temperature on water holding has been studied for several decades, and previous research has indicated that storage temperature can impact beef color stability and water capacity ultimately impacting product yield and consumer appeal (Hertog-Meischke et al., 1998; Jeremiah and Gibson, 2001).

Tech | Meat Science Review

Improving steak tenderness and enhancing sustainability with Brassica cover crops

Brassica cover crops used to enhance sustainability can improve strip steak tenderness without sacrificing live performance during backgrounding

Christina Bakker Amanda D. Blair Judson K. Grubbs, PhD Keith R. Underwood

February 12, 2021

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From large corporations to small, independent businesses, it is hard to find a modern business that does not have a pledge to become more environmentally sustainable. Businesses concentrating on sustainability are typically lavished with praise while those perceived to not be doing their part may be met with harsh criticism.

Meat Science Review

Beef production technology and its effect on consumer preference

Megan J. Webb Dustin L. Pendell Adele A. Harty Robin R. Salverson C. A. Rotz Keith R. Underwood Ken C. Olson Amanda D. Blair

December 8, 2017

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A recent study funded by the Minnesota Beef Council was conducted to 1) evaluate meat quality characteristics, and 2) identify consumer palatability and label preferences for beef raised in different production systems.

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Cold chain management during transportation can impact beef quality

Cold chain management during transportation can impact beef quality

Improving steak tenderness and enhancing sustainability with Brassica cover crops

Beef production technology and its effect on consumer preference

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