title: Separation of vertebral epiphyses in bovine carcases.
abstract: Separation of vertebral epiphyses in the thoracolumbar region is a cause of rejection of beef carcases for Intervention storage. Incidence is highest in younger cattle and the problem is associated with certain types of hide puller and dressing technique. Three dressing methods are evaluated and tensile strenght of bone specimens is measured.
authors: Anglo Beef Processors Ltd, Blisworth, Northants, Great Britain.
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