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Introduction     Points to Consider     USDA Quality Grades     Fat Thickness    Ribeye Area     Review     Assessment
 

Introduction to Carcass Evaluation

The objective of this module is to demonstrate the economically important characteristics of Lambs. Lamb carcass evaluation also demonstrates the value-based marketing principles of sheep production.

 

 

 

Areas of Study in Module 4:

Introduction 1 section  
Points of consideration when evaluating lamb carcasses. 1 section  
Learn carcass traits that affect lamb value and the factors that determine the USDA Lamb Quality Grades. 1 section  
Determine how to measure fat thickness of a lamb carcass 1 section  
Determine how to measure the ribeye area of a lamb carcass. 1 section  
Review 1 section  
Assessment    
     
     

Time Frame for Completion: 1 hour and 45 minutes

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