LPT 312: Abattoir Practices and Animal Products Technology (1+1)

GRADING OF PIGS ON FOOT

		Max. marks	Marks awarded
Weight	According to trade requirements	10
Form	Long, compact, level back and neat shoulders	10
Condition	Well fleshed and suitable quantity of fat	12
Quality	Fine skin, free from wrinkles, fine silky hair and fine in bone	8
	Total	40
Quarters	Long and wide	10
Loin	Broad and long	10
Ribs	Well sprung	8
Flanks	Deep and full	6
Shoulder	Neat and level	6
Neck	Well developed	4
Head	According to breed – wide, light jowl	3
Fore legs	Straight and well placed	5
Hams	Wide and well fleshed to hocks	8
	Total	60
	Grand total	100