Babcock is positioned to satisfy these two broad markets and others. For instance, we supply genetics to Japanese customers that produce pork with five percent Intramuscular fat. Upscale U.S. markets are demanding a similar product. Such marbling levels would prompt hefty penalties at most U.S. packing plants. Currently, processors sort extensively to satisfy customers.
Most packers pay producers for lean.
However, as markets mature, some packers may begin rewarding producers for quality traits such as marbling, color, and water-holding capacity. Babcock s role is twofold. Our first priority is selecting genetic lines that meet today s diverse pork markets. Secondly, we must maintain genetic improvement programs that provide top production efficiency at the least cost. The best way for producers to boost profit is by cutting expenses through better performance and reduced herd health costs.