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

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ŷ = 66,6708 – 0,3493 × F where:

ŷ

  • the estimated percentage of lean meat in the carcase,

    • F

  • the thickness of back fat (including rind), measured on the left side of the carcase behind the last rib 6 cm off the midline of the carcase (in millimetres).

    • The formula shall be valid for carcases weighing between 60 and 110 kilograms.