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Point 3 of the Annex to Decision 2005/7/EC is replaced by the following:

‘3.

The lean meat content of the carcase shall be calculated according to the following formula:

 = 61,436 – 0,815 X + 0,144 W

Where:

  • the estimated percentage of lean meat in the carcase,

  • X
  • the thickness of back-fat (including rind) in millimetres, measured at 6 cm off the midline of the carcase between the third and fourth last rib,

  • W
  • the thickness of muscle in millimetres measured at the same time and in the same place as X.

  • The formula shall be valid for carcases weighing between 55 and 120 kilograms.’