Considerable variations in colour, tenderness and water-holding occur in pork, lamb and beef, as well as in other meat species. These quality traits are important as they determine visual appeal, and sensory acceptability. These traits are also important for economic reasons as the industry loses money due to undesirable colour (Hughes, Kearney, & Warner, 2014), and due to weight loss of product. The industry can also achieve higher prices for assured tenderness and eating quality (Lyford et al., 2010).