Beef carcass judging

BEEF CARCASS JUDGING

Max. marks

Marks awarded

General

Conformation

Compact, Well fleshed, small bone

15

Finish

Smooth, even cover of firm creamy fat

10

Quality

Flesh marbled, fine grain, good colour

5

Internal fat

Suet in proportion to general finish

2

Weight

According to trade requirements

5

Soundness

Well dressed, free from bruises and scores

3

40

Hind quarters

Loin

Well fleshed not excessively fat

15

Rump

Full, evenly fleshed to tail head

5

Round

Full, extending well down hock

12

Flank

Thick and full of meat

2

Leg

Fine bone, fat extending well down shank

2

36

Fore Quarters

 

Ribs

Well fleshed, deep, good eye muscle, smooth finish

15

Shoulder

Compact well covered

2

Neck

Short and thick

2

Brisket

Short and well fleshed

4

Shank

Fine bone

1

24

Grand total

100

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