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(c) for sheep and goat carcases, the scale shall classify carcases on the basis of conformation and the degree of fat cover, enabling the division of carcases into classes and identification of classified carcases.
With regard to carcases of light lambs other criteria may be used, in particular weight, meat colour and fat colour.

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In Wales some 830000 light lambs are produced annually, ... Under the Light Lambs Welfare Disposal Scheme, which is voluntary, farmers will be paid £15 per ...
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Welsh Assembly Government | Wales to seek lamb welfare scheme approval
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Strategies for sustainable animal agriculture in developing countries
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