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Division 3 The lean meat content of carcases shall be calculated using the following formula:F1

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= 62,19 – 0,729 G2 + 0,144 M2

where:

  • the estimated percentage of lean meat in the carcase,

  • G2
  • the thickness of the fat (including rind), between the third and fourth last ribs, at 6 cm off the dorsal midline, at a trajectory parallel to this line (in millimetres),

  • M2
  • the thickness of the muscle, between the third and fourth last ribs, at 6 cm off the dorsal midline, at a trajectory parallel to this line (in millimetres).

  • This formula shall be valid for carcases weighing between 45 and 125 kg.

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    F1

    Substituted by Commission Decision of 28 July 2008 amending Decision 2006/784/EC as regards the authorisation of a method for grading pig carcases in France (notified under document number C(2008) 3803) (Only the French text is authentic) (2008/677/EC).