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There is a greater percentage of injection site
lesions/scars found in harvested non-fed beef than fed
beef. The 1994 Non-Fed Beef Quality Audit reported that
28.9 percent of 5,204 rounds that were evaluated possessed
lesions/scars with 2.2 percent having fluid filled abscess.
Thus, one out of four cull animals marketed had to be
trimmed to remove the lesion. The FSIS reported that the
greatest percentage of residues were found in cull dairy and
beef cows. These problems can be easily corrected by proper
and responsible management practices as well as accurate
recordkeeping. All injections must be kept in front of the
shoulder to minimize trim in high-priced cut areas.
Additionally, producers must honor withdrawal times to
eliminate residue occurrence.
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