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Method of dissection of turkey carcases

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2007

G. Hahn  and
M. Spindler
G. Hahn
Affiliation:
Institute for Meat Production and Marketing, Federal Centre for Meat Research, 95326 Kulmbach, Germany, e-mail: [email protected]
M. Spindler
Affiliation:
Institute for Meat Production and Marketing, Federal Centre for Meat Research, 95326 Kulmbach, Germany, e-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

This paper gives a detailed description of the working method of dissection of the turkey carcase into its parts and additionally, the cutting of the breast and leg (thigh and drumstick) to obtain the proportions of tissues. The particular cuts during the dissection are explained step by step by means of twenty-eight colour photos. The paper is completed with a definition of terms concerning the carcase and with anatomical illustrations. The objective of the description is to establish a recommended standard for the dissection of the turkey carcase in order to allow comparisons of results.

Keywords

turkeycarcasedissectioncomponent partbreastleg
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 58 , Issue 2 , June 2002 , pp. 179 - 197
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2002

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