Photo verification of beef sirloin prior to auction… Expanded to 15 nationwide public auction and wholesale markets

Wholesalers participating in cattle auctions can now check photos of sirloin and defect information online before bidding.

The Korea Animal Products Quality Evaluation Institute (President Park Su-jin) announced that it will begin full-scale operation of the ‘Auction Beef Sirloin Image Provision Service’ at 15 public auction markets and wholesale markets nationwide starting November 3 to support rational purchasing decisions by middlemen.

This service provides original photos of the sirloin of cattle subject to auction, taken using AI-based quality assessment equipment. Wholesalers can review the photos before the auction and use them to make purchasing decisions.

To use it, access ‘Livestock Product One Pass’ via PC or mobile, log in, and then search for the desired image in the ‘Auction Beef Sirloin Image Provision Service’ menu. Livestock Product One Pass is an integrated platform that allows users to manage and verify transaction information and the issuance of various certificates required during the slaughter, distribution, and sales processes of livestock products in one place.

This nationwide expansion was implemented following a pilot operation that began last September at the Andong Livestock Auction Market in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, and the Nonghyup Goryeong Livestock Auction Market in Goryeong, North Gyeongsang Province. For about two months, the Agency checked the usability of the service at actual auction sites and improved key functions by gathering feedback from wholesalers.

Along with a photo of the sirloinInformation on a total of 6 types of defects, including muscle hemorrhage, edema, myositis, trauma, muscle removal, and others.It also provides a search function based on conditions such as gender and grade, enabling users to find the information they need.

The Korea Animal Production and Education Agency plans to continue gathering feedback from the field to enhance service usability and convenience.

Park Su-jin, President of the Korea Animal Production and Food Safety Management Agency, explained that this service is significant in that it enhances user convenience and work efficiency by reflecting feedback from actual auction sites. She further stated that the agency will continue to expand services utilizing AI and livestock data to support rational decision-making and digital innovation in the livestock distribution sector.