It’s for the examination of beef (7)
I believe the answer is:
protest
'beef' is the definition.
(I know that protest is a type of beef)
'it's for the examination' is the wordplay.
'it's for' becomes 'pro' (as in being 'pro' something).
'the examination' becomes 'test' ('test' can be a synonym of 'examination').
'pro'+'test'='PROTEST'
'of' is the link.
(Other definitions for protest that I've seen before include "Demonstrate" , "Complain" , "Object strenuously" , "Express opposition" , "Objection from potters" .)