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  • Animal Science
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  • The National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) is a periodic assessment of beef quality.
  • The 2016 NBQA built upon methodologies from the 2011 audit, incorporating market cow and bull beef for the first time.
  • Key quality factors were assessed through interviews across the beef supply chain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gauge progress in beef quality since 2011.
  • To understand industry perceptions of beef quality attributes and willingness to pay (WTP).
  • To identify strengths, weaknesses, threats, and trends in the beef industry.

Main Methods:

  • Face-to-face interviews with 190 stakeholders across 5 market sectors (packers, retailers, food service, further processors, GTO).
  • Interviews conducted from January to November 2016 using a dynamic routing system.
  • Analysis of verbatim responses on 7 pre-determined quality factors, including cattle origin, carcass composition, size, appearance, food safety, eating satisfaction, and genetics.

Main Results:

  • A higher percentage of companies expressed willingness to pay premiums for guaranteed quality attributes compared to 2011.
  • Overall average premiums offered decreased compared to the 2011 NBQA.
  • Food safety was the most preferred quality factor, holding a significant advantage over other attributes.
  • The beef industry maintains a positive image, with product quality highlighted as a key strength.

Conclusions:

  • Industry stakeholders show increased, albeit less financially committed, interest in paying for verified beef quality attributes.
  • Food safety is the paramount quality concern for the beef supply chain.
  • Despite challenges, beef product quality remains a strong point for both fed steer/heifer and market cow/bull beef.