Not every Hereford animal meets the high standards required to earn the Certified Hereford Beef® stamp of highest quality. In order to be accepted into the brand, each Hereford animal must meet the following Certified Hereford Beef rigorous requirements:
Minimum USDA Small00 (Choice) or Modest00 (Premium) marbling score
“A” Maturity Only
Medium to Fine Marbling Texture
10-16 inch Ribeye Area
Hot Carcass Weight of 1,050 Pounds or Less
Moderately Thick or Thicker Muscling
Less than One Inch Fat Thickness
No Hump Exceeding Two inches
Free of Capillary Rupture
Free of Dark Cutting Characteristics
Strict carcass specifications have resulted in our brand being recognized as an industry leader for consistent uniformity and size. This means you can more accurately calculate plate cost for maximized margins.
Marbling—A Distinguishing Factor in Certified Hereford Beef
Beef tenderness is dictated by the type and pervasiveness of the intramuscular fat distributed within the meat muscle fibers. You will not find any Certified Hereford Beef with marbling classified by USDA as “slight” or “small”. Choice and Premium Certified Hereford Beef grade exceptionally well when it comes to USDA marbling standards.
Reasons to Buy Certified Hereford Beef
Meat buyers can trust Certified Hereford Beef again and again. It’s guaranteed to be…
All-American, all-natural* Choice and Upper 2/3 beef
A superior product with ten rigorous standards to ensure quality and consistency
From a heritage breed program that supports more than 8,500 Hereford ranch families
Naturally tender beef that’s brimming with flavor
*No artificial ingredients. Minimally processed.
Crafted for chefs and meat specialists who demand more from every cut.
One preparation—one taste—and you’ll understand why Certified Hereford Beef consistently earns top marks in competitive cuttings. Its bold, beefy flavor, ideal sizing, and plentiful marbling are reliably impressive.
This is beef with integrity. Raised by family ranchers who own the brand, Certified Hereford Beef reflects their commitment to quality and sustainability.
We invite you to put it to the test. Let the flavor speak for itself.
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