Grades for barrow, gilt and sow carcasses
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GRADES FOR BARROW, GILT AND SOW CARCASSES /strong>
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Carcass weight or length
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Average back fat thickness (cm) by grade
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US1
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US2
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US3
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Medium
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Cull
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Barrow and Gilt
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Under 55 kg Under 70 cm
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3.0 to 3.75
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3.75 to 4.75
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4.75 and more
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2.0 to 3.0
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Less than 2.0
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55-75 kg 70-76 cm
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3.25 to 4.25
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4.25 to 5.25
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5.25 or more
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2.5 to 3.25
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Less than 2.5
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75-95 kg 77-84 cm
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3.5 to 4.5
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4.5 to 5.5
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5.5 or more
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2.75 to 3.5
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Less than 2.75
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95 kg and more 85 cm and more
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3.75 to 4.75
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4.75 to 5.75
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5.75 or more
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3.0 to 3.75
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Less than 3.0
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Sow ( on BFT grade)
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3.75 to 5.0
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5.0 to 6.25
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6.25 or more
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2.75 to 3.75
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Less than 2.75
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Last modified: Thursday, 12 April 2012, 9:25 AM