Rib-eye Area (REA) - Area of the longissimus muscle measured in square inches at the 12th rib interface on the beef forequarter.

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Rib-eye Area (REA) - Area of the longissimus muscle measured in square inches at the 12th rib interface on the beef forequarter.

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