Methods of post-slaughter handling and cutting a carcase
US5855507A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22B5/0029
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of post-slaughter handling a carcase are presented in a first example a carcase is hung from its symphysis pubis and cut by; (1) removing the knuckle, fillet end and chump from the rest of the carcase; and, (2) separating the knuckle from the fillet end and chump by cutting at an angle of less than 45.degree. to the back line of the carcase. In a second example the carcase is hung from its symphysis pubis and cut by; (1) removing the leg and chump from the rest of the carcase; (2) removing at least the pelvic bones; (3) straightening the leg. In a further example, the method comprises (1) hanging the carcase from its symphysis pubis; and (2) applying high voltage stimulation to the carcase.
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