Heritage Hog Carcass Yields
Summary
The saleable yield of the Guinea Hog, cut in the American style, is 66%. The overall percentage of lean muscle using the industry formula based on backfat at 1st and 10th rib, loin eye area and hot carcass weight is 24%. Cut for Charcuterie, the saleable yield is 69%.
Publication Date
2014
Document Type
Report
Repository Citation
Perry, Bob, "Heritage Hog Carcass Yields: American Guinea Hog" (2014). Heritage Hog Carcass Yields. 1.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/yield_reports/1
Notes
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