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

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LMPHGP 2 = 62,89706 – 0,69952 FHGP 2 + 0,09096 MHGP 2

where:

LMPHGP 2

  • the estimated percentage of lean meat in a carcase;

    • FHGP 2

  • the thickness of backfat (including rind) in millimetres, measured 6 centimetres off the midline of the split carcase between the third and fourth last rib;

    • MHGP 2

  • the thickness of muscle in millimetres, measured at the same time and in the same place as FHGP 2.