beyond the audit
NCBA| November 2026
national beef quality audit timeline
Learn about the significant findings and how each NBQA has influenced and improved the beef industry.
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.