carcase grading Archives

An evaluation of the lamb and mutton carcase grading system in the Republic of South Africa. 1. A survey of carcase characterist

1987
Issue: 2
Volume: 17

G.G. Bruwer, R.T. Naudé & W.A. Vosloo Page: 79 - 84

2024-12-10
flickerleap

A survey of 468 lamb and sheep carcases of various breeds and crosses was conducted to investigate certain carcase characteristics. Carcases in each grade were divided into four mass groups, i.e. 10,1-15 kg; 15,1-20 kg; 20,1-25 kg and >25 kg.…

An evaluation of the lamb and mutton carcase grading system in the Republic of South Africa. 2. The use of fat measurements as

1987
Issue: 2
Volume: 17

G.G. Bruwer, R.T. Naudé, M.M. du Toit, A. Cloete & W.A. Vosloo Page: 85 - 89

2024-12-10
flickerleap

A total of 104 carcases were selected on the market in three age groups and four mass classes representative of the six fat classes of the classification system for carcase evaluation. Four subcutaneous fat thickness measurements were taken on the…

An evaluation of the lamb and mutton carcase grading system in the Republic of South Africa. 4. The influence of age, carcase m

1987
Issue: 2
Volume: 17

G.G. Bruwer, I. Grobler, M. Smit, R.T. Naudé & W.A. Vosloo Page: 95 - 103

2024-12-10
flickerleap

A sample of 104 lamb and mutton carcases was selected on the market at an abattoir in three age groups and four mass classes representing five of the six fat classes of the classification system. The loin cut of the…