Carcases of 200 merino sheep were appraised visually and objectively. Mean age was 6.1 years and mean weight at slaughter was 40.21 kg giving a carcase yield of 19.78 kg (48.9%). Assessment of the carcass gave mean values ...

The weight and yield of 40 merino sheep were studied. Mean weights were recorded as follows: 40.24 kg at slaughter; 36.96 kg empty slaughter weight; 18.40 g hot carcase weight and 45.75% carcase yield. The 5th cut was 22.7% ...