National Beef Quality Audits
The National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) is a comprehensive survey that evaluates beef industry efforts to improve beef quality. Conducted every five years since 1991, the checkoff-funded Audit assesses progress the industry makes on a variety of production issues that ultimately affect consumer demand for beef.
2022 NATIONAL BEEF QUALITY AUDIT - Executive Summary
Past Audits
The national beef quality audits have been conducted in 1991, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2011, and 2016. These industry wide research efforts collect and analyze data and disseminate information related to the physical characteristics of finished steers and heifers arriving at harvest facilities. The results of these audits have been used to identify strategies and tactics to guide further improvements in beef production.
Beyond the audit
The national beef quality audit has covered cull cow management, bruising, etc. Learn about the significant findings and how each NBQA has influenced and improved the beef industry and you can also find the NBQA historical timeline.