Recent Research Findings in Pig Breeding
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In Germany, until 1985, there was a more or less subjective carcass classification system in use which was mainly based on conformation of the ham. In 1985 this system changed into a carcass classification system based only on objective fat and muscle measurements using different instruments such as the Hennesy Grading Probe or the Fat-0-Meter (FOM). For each instrument one formula is used to estimate the lean meat yield in the carcass. The pricing system is based on this estimated lean meat content. Currently the following pricing system is used:
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