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Evaluation of the ability of two carcass conformation systems to predict carcass composition of sheep

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

J. J. Bass ,
W. D. Carter ,
E. G. Woods  and
R. W. Moore
J. J. Bass
Affiliation:
Ruakura Agricultural Research Centre, Private Bag, Hamilton, New Zealand
W. D. Carter
Affiliation:
Ruakura Agricultural Research Centre, Private Bag, Hamilton, New Zealand
E. G. Woods
Affiliation:
Ruakura Agricultural Research Centre, Private Bag, Hamilton, New Zealand
R. W. Moore
Affiliation:
Ruakura Agricultural Research Centre, Private Bag, Hamilton, New Zealand
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Summary

Conformation of carcasses from 107 Romney ewe lambs was determined using two visual scoring systems and the scores related to chemical and dissected carcass composition. The conformation system which evaluated the lateral profile of the hind leg failed to improve the prediction of carcass composition. The Meat and Livestock Commission system used in Great Britain separated carcasses on weight and fatness, the higher classes having the heaviest and fattest carcasses. After adjustment for carcass weight and fatness the higher conformation classes had the lightest bones and the heaviest weight of muscle, and some of the muscles weighed were shorter and deeper than those of the lower conformation classes.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 103 , Issue 2 , October 1984 , pp. 421 - 427
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1984

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