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Ellies-Oury MP, Hocquette JF, Chriki S, Conanec A, Farmer L, Chavent M, Saracco J. Various Statistical Approaches to Assess and Predict Carcass and Meat Quality Traits. Foods 2020; 9:E525. [PMID: 32331253 PMCID: PMC7230583 DOI: 10.3390/foods9040525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
The beef industry is organized around different stakeholders, each with their own expectations, sometimes antagonistic. This article first outlines these differing perspectives. Then, various optimization models that might integrate all these expectations are described. The final goal is to define practices that could increase value for animal production, carcasses and meat whilst simultaneously meeting the main expectations of the beef industry. Different models previously developed worldwide are proposed here. Two new computational methodologies that allow the simultaneous selection of the best regression models and the most interesting covariates to predict carcass and/or meat quality are developed. Then, a method of variable clustering is explained that is accurate in evaluating the interrelationships between different parameters of interest. Finally, some principles for the management of quality trade-offs are presented and the Meat Standards Australia model is discussed. The "Pareto front" is an interesting approach to deal jointly with the different sets of expectations and to propose a method that could optimize all expectations together.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marie-Pierre Ellies-Oury
- Bordeaux Science Agro, 1 cours du Général de Gaulle, CS 40201, 33175 Gradignan, France;
- INRAE, UMR1213 Herbivores, 63122 Saint Genès Champanelle, France;
- Clermont Université, VetAgro Sup, UMR1213 Herbivores, BP 10448, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- INRAE, UMR1213 Herbivores, 63122 Saint Genès Champanelle, France;
- Clermont Université, VetAgro Sup, UMR1213 Herbivores, BP 10448, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Isara Agro School for Life, 23 rue Jean Baldassini, 69364 Lyon CEDEX 07, France;
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- Bordeaux Science Agro, 1 cours du Général de Gaulle, CS 40201, 33175 Gradignan, France;
- INRAE, UMR1213 Herbivores, 63122 Saint Genès Champanelle, France;
- Clermont Université, VetAgro Sup, UMR1213 Herbivores, BP 10448, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Université de Bordeaux, UMR5251, INRIA, 33400 Talence, France; (M.C.); (J.S.)
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- Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, 18a Newforge Lane, Belfast BT9 5PX, UK;
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- Université de Bordeaux, UMR5251, INRIA, 33400 Talence, France; (M.C.); (J.S.)
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- Université de Bordeaux, UMR5251, INRIA, 33400 Talence, France; (M.C.); (J.S.)
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Felderhoff C, Lyford C, Malaga J, Polkinghorne R, Brooks C, Garmyn A, Miller M. Beef Quality Preferences: Factors Driving Consumer Satisfaction. Foods 2020; 9:E289. [PMID: 32143411 PMCID: PMC7143558 DOI: 10.3390/foods9030289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The current study was designed to broaden the understanding of the attributes impacting the sensory properties of beef when consumed. Using a survey of consumers from three different geographical regions in the United States (US), we determined the impacts of three attributes on overall satisfaction in several different ways. The two main statistical methods used were an Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) model and the Conditional Logit model. Perhaps the most important finding of this study was that flavor was the largest contributor to consumer satisfaction. This finding was consistent throughout all the models. In the base model, flavor represented 59% of the satisfaction rating. Additionally, results indicated domestic beef was preferred over Australian beef by US consumers. Another important finding of the study was the impact of the demographic variables of age, income, and gender on satisfaction. The older group generally placed more emphasis on tenderness, while younger people preferred juicier beef. Males were more responsive than females for all attributes, especially tenderness. Those with higher income were more responsive to tenderness for all quality levels, but the lower income group was more responsive to juiciness. Overall, flavor had the largest impact on consumers' satisfaction level in comparison to tenderness or juiciness.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chad Felderhoff
- Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA; (C.F.); (C.L.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA; (C.F.); (C.L.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA; (C.F.); (C.L.); (J.M.)
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- Birkenwood Pty. Ltd., 46 Church St, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia;
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA; (C.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA; (C.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA; (C.B.); (A.G.)
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