Lamb carcass grades when applied by a USDA meat grader must consist of a yield grade and a quality grade. Yield grades estimate the percentage of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts from the leg, loin, rib and shoulder. Quality grades indicate the palatability or eating characteristics of lamb.
Organization |
University of Nebraska Extension |
Publisher |
University of Nebraska |
Published |
January, 1983 |
Material Type |
Written Material |