reported a significant interaction between breed and slaughter weight. DM animals had the lowest shear force values at a live weight of 300-350 kg, while values were higher at 530-560 kg. Management of the finishing animals was mostly not mentoned. However, pre-slaughter growth rath of beef cattle can affect meat tenderness. A rapid growth rath results in an elevation of both muscle protein synthesis and degradation in the growing animal and an increased proteolysis post-mortem and an improved ultimate tenderness