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Mar 31, 2014 · Once you register with the Pig Carcase Grading Scheme, you must follow the rules that describe how to: dress carcases. weigh carcases. grade carcases for lean meat content (the grade is then ...
Jul 13, 2023 · Pig carcase classification is based upon measurements of cold carcase weight and probed P2 fat depths are used to estimate lean meat percentage. An EU grade can be allocated to a carcase by using the lean meat percentage figure. Pig carcase classification data shown is from the AHDB GB pig sample.
Under the PCG scheme, you must classify carcases according to rules which are followed throughout the European Union (EU) and cover: carcase dressing, grading. weighing and labelling/marking ...
Feb 18, 2014 · As regards the Union scale for the classification of pig carcasses, Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 introduced class S for lean meat content of 60 % or more of carcass weight as an obligatory class and reserved class E for lean meat content of more than 55 % but less than 60 % of carcass weight.
This work is part of the EU project Growth “EUPIGCLASS” (GRD1-1999-10914) partly funded through the 5 th Framework Pro- gramme, the Growth Generic Activity Measurement and Testing,
Mar 31, 2014 · inspect carcases to check they’re dressed according to the EU specification and marked and/or documented correctly; use their own probe to check the meat has been correctly graded
The Pig Grading Information System (PiGIS) enables producers and processors to assess and benchmark pig carcase quality and identify areas for improvement. Key features. One of the key features...
