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This condition is reached when an animal is properly finished 

 for the block. While one animal or one breed may marble 



FIG. 96. Porterhouse cut, showing marbling and desirable amount of 

 fat covering. 



FIG. 97. Prime or standing rib, including portion between loin and chuck. 



better than another, the condition is necessary to give meat 

 its best quality. In conjunction with the marbling there 



