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An examination of sample joint dissection and specific gravity techniques for assessing the carcass composition of steers slaughtered in commercial abattoirs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

H. P. Ledger ,
B. Gilliver  and
J. M. Robb
H. P. Ledger
Affiliation:
East African Agriculture and Forestry Research Organization, Muguga, Kenya
B. Gilliver
Affiliation:
East African Agriculture and Forestry Research Organization, Muguga, Kenya
J. M. Robb
Affiliation:
U.N.D.P./F.A.O. Kenya Beef Industry Development Project, Lanet
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Summary

The relationships between joint and carcass specific gravities and composition are examined and the prediction efficiency of equations relating these parameters tabulated. The problems of assessing carcass composition in large abattoirs are indicated. The use of the tenth rib sample joint in conjunction with a specific gravity estimation technique is recommended.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 80 , Issue 3 , June 1973 , pp. 381 - 392
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1973

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