Division 2 DEGREE OF FAT COVER
United Kingdom
Amount of fat on the outside of the carcass and in the thoracic cavity
| Class of fat cover | Additional provisions |
|---|---|
| 1 Low | No fat within the thoracic cavity |
| 2 Slight | Within the thoracic cavity the muscle is clearly visible between the ribs |
| 3 Average | Within the thoracic cavity the muscle is still visible between the ribs |
| 4 High | The seams of fat on the round are prominent. Within the thoracic cavity the muscle between the ribs may be infiltrated with fat |
| 5 Very high | The round is almost completely covered with fat, so that the seams of fat are no longer clearly visible. Within the thoracic cavity the muscle between the ribs is infiltrated with fat |