February 25, 2013 - Big Angus

[Nirvana]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

'Aberdeen Angus' is a specific breed of cattle, but I believe 'Angus' is a catch phrase with no legal definition, which the advertising boys use to allude to better quality.

Almost correct Angus/Aberdeen Angus have what is known as the tenderness gene but many crossbred cattle carry this gene so black white faced are allowed to be "Angus Beef " and none are tested to have the tenderness gene "certified Angus"does have a legal definition.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Nirvana

Almost correct Angus/Aberdeen Angus have what is known as the tenderness gene but many crossbred cattle carry this gene so black white faced are allowed to be "Angus Beef " and none are tested to have the tenderness gene "certified Angus"does have a legal definition.

I stand corrected, didn't realize they'd gotten so scientifical. When did all this happen?