Glossary: Yield by Carcass region

Term:

Yield by Carcass region

Abbreviation:
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Definition:
If the data available to discriminate between animals for fat and lean tissue across main carcass regions; Shoulder, Loin, Hindquarter or Gigot (large leg muscle) at a constant carcass weight.

Reference:
ICAR Guideline

Guidelines on meat, reproduction and maternal trait recording in sheep and goats

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