Pork carcass judging

PORK CARCASS JUDGING

Max. marks

Marks awarded

Weight

According to trade requirements

10

Form

Long, compact, level back and neat shoulders
and short leg

10

Condition

Well fleshed and suitable quantity of fat

12

Quality

Small bone, fine skin, free from wrinkles, kidney fat smooth, white and firm

8

Total

40

Side

Long and deep, well fleshed and firm

5

Shoulder

Compact not excessively fat

5

Loin

Long, well fleshed, even thickness of fat

15

Ham

Short and plump, firm, correct covering of fat

12

Belly

Thick and lean

6

Head

Light

3

Carcass

Well dressed free form hair, scores and bruises

4

Total

60

Grand total

100

Last modified: Thursday, 12 April 2012, 11:28 AM