CHILLED BEEF.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 360, 15 February 1937, Page 2

CHILLED BEEF.

Show Consignments Judged. Reports are to hand from London commenting upon two consignments of “show” chilled beef that arrived from New Zealand. These came from the Wanganui and Hawkes Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Societies’ show's. On the Smithfield judging, some highly-placed carcas-es were unplaced, owing to being far too heavy and carrying too much fat. Of the Wanganui, consignment, first place was secured by Angus-Short-horn crossbreds, and second place by Her efords. Over the past three years it may be mentioned that Aberdeen Angus crossbreds have produced far more outstanding and regular quality beef than that from pure Angus cattle. The consignments had lost quality due- to the lengthy period from th works to Smithfield; just over 54 days in transit was damaging. There was some ice in the tissues and gas staining was evident. To be successful in the chilled beef trade, such delays must be avoided. A record for the voyage from Wellington, via Panama, to London was made last year, in 28 days. Thirty to 31 days is quite a common feat. There should not be any difficulty in placing our chilled beef in London five frqm The date of slaughter—that is, 35 days. It could be done by organisation.