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J. Anim Sci. 1970. 31:1078-1080.
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Predicting Cutability in Bull Carcasses1

G. E. Nelms, R A. Nimno, M. R. Riley, R. A. Field and G. P. Roehrkasse

University of Wyoming, Laramie

Abstract

Data from 196 bull carcasses were used to develop equations for predicting retail cuts. Several equations are presented. These equations were compared to some previously reported equations. Generally, equations, predicting weight of retail cuts had higher coefficients of determination than those predicting percent retail cuts.

Where a wide variation exists in carcass weight the equation, retail cuts, kg=11.95+ 0.53 (carcass wt, kg) –1.12 (fat depth, mm) –1.95 (% kidney and pelvic fat)+0.14 (longissimus area, cm2), would seem to be of the most value. A procedure is presented whereby yield of retail cuts can be obtained from the live animal.

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1 This study was conducted under the Western Regional Project W-1, The Improvement of Beef Cattle Through the Application of Breeding Methods. Published with approval of the Director, Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, as Journal Article No. 411.






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