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Division 3 The lean meat content of the carcass shall be calculated according to the following formula:

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= 62,01600 – 0,78101 × F2 + 0,17202 × M2 - 0,03763 × W

where:

  • the estimated percentage of lean meat in the carcass,

    • F2

  • fat depth (including rind) in millimetres, measured between the 3rd and 4th last rib, 6 cm beside the slaughter line,

    • M2

  • lean meat depth in millimetres, measured between the 3rd and 4th last rib, 6 cm beside the slaughter line,

    • W

  • warm carcass weight in kilograms.

    • This formula shall be valid for carcasses weighing between 50 and 110 kilograms.