TL;DR: MSA celebrates 25 years, highlighting increased returns and global expansion in enhancing meat quality grading.
In 2023, MSA celebrated 25 years as the top system for grading meat quality. The latest Annual Outcomes Report highlights MSA’s success, including a record $259 million returned to beef producers in 2022-23.
Key achievements this year include a rise in the MSA Index and over half of the national slaughter meeting MSA standards.
The report offers insights into the program’s impact, like the balance between grain and non-grain fed cattle and the high compliance rates.
Butchers and wholesalers prefer MSA graded meat for its quality and consistency, noting high satisfaction rates. This preference also translates into a premium price for MSA products.
MSA’s global efforts are expanding, with 19 workshops reaching over 400 participants worldwide. Collaborations with large supply chains in markets such as the USA and Japan help enhance the value of MSA graded products through education and application in various markets.
