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

United Kingdom

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LMP = 65,92 – 0,6337 * Fat + 0,0446 * Muscle

where:

LMP

  • the estimated percentage of lean meat in the carcass,

    • Fat

  • the HGP7 fat depth measurement (including rind) in millimetres, as measured at the third to fourth rib from last rib position, 6 centimetres from the dorsal midline,

    • Muscle

  • the HGP7 muscle depth measurement (including rind) in millimetres, as measured at the same time and in the same place as Fat.

    • This formula shall be valid for carcasses weighing between 73,5 and 107,5 kilograms.