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An evaluation of the Hennessy Grading Probe and the SFK Fat-o-Meater for use in pig carcass classification and grading

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2017

A J Kempster ,
J P Chadwick  and
D W Jones
A J Kempster
Affiliation:
Meat and Livestock Commission, PO Box 44, Queensway House, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2EF
J P Chadwick
Affiliation:
Meat and Livestock Commission, PO Box 44, Queensway House, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2EF
D W Jones
Affiliation:
Meat and Livestock Commission, PO Box 44, Queensway House, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2EF
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Fat thickness measurements taken laterally over the M. longissimus in the caudal rib region normally provide a more precise prediction of carcass lean content than other measurements suitable for use in classification and grading schemes. Such measurements are currently taken using the Danish optical probe (intrascope) in the national pig carcass classification scheme operated by MLC.

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Pigs
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1984 , March 1984 , pp. 87
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1984

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