Sheep Flashcards
1
Q
Primal cuts
A
Leg
Rack
Shoulder
Loin
2
Q
The lamb carcass is not split during the slaughter process
A
True
3
Q
The lamb carcass is robbed between the____ and _____ rib
A
12/13
4
Q
The lamb carcass is separated into two parts known as the _____ and the _____
A
Foresaddle
Hind saddle
5
Q
The average dressing percentage for lamb is
A
50%
6
Q
Quality grades are based on two major factors
A
Confirmation
Quality
7
Q
Lamb
A
Slightly wide and moderately flat rib bones and light red color and fine texture of lean
8
Q
Yearling mutton
A
Moderately wide rib bones and tend to be flat and a slightly dark red color and slightly course texture of lean
9
Q
Mutton
A
Wide, flat rib bones and a dark red color and course texture of lean
10
Q
Yield grade
A
(10•bf)+ .4=
