Meat measurements
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Loin muscle area is
outlined. Fat depth is measured ¾ the
distance across the loin muscle.
Measurement is taken from the outer edge of the loin muscle to the
outer edge of and perpendicular to the skin surface. (Example = 38 mm – normal expected 12 mm). |
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Many probes
simultaneously measure fat and loin muscle depths. Measurements made at P2 measurement 6.5 cm from the midline |