Genetics trial for meat tenderness is global first

Teagasc’s Donagh Berry is working to develop a ground-breaking, world first genetics test which could predict the tenderness of an animal’s offspring.

Dr Berry was a guest on last night’s episode of Ten Things to Know About … Beef and Beer, a science series on RTÉ One.

Dr Berry said: “Unlike most other interventions, genetics is cumulative and permanent, implying that benefits obtained in meat quality through breeding are built upon year-on-year.