ANNEX IU.K. Additional provisions on the classes of conformation and fat cover of carcasses of beef referred to in Article 3(1)
1.CONFORMATIONU.K.
Development of carcass profiles, and in particular the essential parts (round, back, shoulder)
| Conformation class | Additional provisions | |
|---|---|---|
| S Superior | Round: very highly rounded double-muscled visibly separated seams | Topside spreads very markedly over the symphysis (symphisis pelvis) |
| Back: very wide and very thick, up to the shoulder | Rump very rounded | |
| Shoulder: very highly rounded | ||
| E Excellent | Round: very rounded | Topside spreads markedly over the symphysis (symphisis pelvis) |
| Back: wide and very thick, up to the shoulder | Rump very rounded | |
| Shoulder: very rounded | ||
| U Very good | Round: rounded | Topside spreads over the symphysis (symphisis pelvis) |
| Back: wide and thick, up to the shoulder | Rump rounded | |
| Shoulder: rounded | ||
| R Good | Round: well-developed | Topside and rump are slightly rounded |
| Back: still thick but less wide at the shoulder | ||
| Shoulder: fairly well-developed | ||
| O Fair | Round: average development to lacking development | |
| Back: average thickness to lacking thickness | Rump: straight profile | |
| Shoulder: average development to almost flat | ||
| P Poor | Round: poorly developed | |
| Back: narrow with bones visible | ||
| Shoulder: flat with bones visible | ||
2.DEGREE OF FAT COVERU.K.
Amount of fat on the outside of the carcass and in the thoracic cavity
| Class of fat cover | Additional provisions |
|---|---|
| 1 Low | No fat within the thoracic cavity |
| 2 Slight | Within the thoracic cavity the muscle is clearly visible between the ribs |
| 3 Average | Within the thoracic cavity the muscle is still visible between the ribs |
| 4 High | The seams of fat on the round are prominent. Within the thoracic cavity the muscle between the ribs may be infiltrated with fat |
| 5 Very high | The round is almost completely covered with fat, so that the seams of fat are no longer clearly visible. Within the thoracic cavity the muscle between the ribs is infiltrated with fat |