CAB Program

Q: What is the Certified Angus Beef® brand?
A: Simply The best beef available!  Only 4% of all beef produced in Canada and 8% of American beef qualifies.

• It is certified by USDA or Canadian graders, to meet 8 science-based specifications.
• Certified Angus Beef® brand standards exceed those of Canada AA (USDA Select), AAA (USDA Choice) and Prime.
  
  

Q: Are all Angus brands the same?
A: No! The Certified Angus Beef® brand is the original and the best Angus brand. 

• Our specifications are so strict that only 1 in 5 Angus-influenced cattle earn the Certified Angus Beef® brand name.  The 4 that do not meet our specifications may be marketed under another Angus label.
• The Certified Angus Beef® brand is the only Angus brand endorsed and monitored by the American Angus Association’s 35,000 cattle ranchers.
  
  

Q: What makes it great?
A: 8 stringent specifications with marbling being the most important.

• The amount of marbling (flecks of fat within the beef) is one of the most important differences between the Certified Angus Beef® brand and other beef brands.
• Marbling gives beef its juiciness, tenderness and flavor

Q: Is there really a difference?
A: Yes! The Certified Angus Beef® brand reduces the odds of a tough steak by nearly 300% over AAA (USDA Choice) and even more over AA (USDA Select)!

• Sell with confidence. The specifications do make a difference in taste!

Q: Does it cost more?
A: For a slight premium in price, there is a huge difference in taste!

• It is the most tender, juicy, and flavorful beef you can buy...

Only 4% of all beef raised in Canada is qualifies for the brand.

Angus beef at its best®