Weight loss in lamb carcasses: Causes and guidelines for reduction
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Unprotected lamb carcasses lose weight during cooling, freezing, cold storage and transport. Recent MIRINZ surveys have shown more clearly how and why weight loss occurs and how it can be reduced. This Bulletin explains weight loss in lamb carcasses wrapped in stockinet, offers some comparisons with carcasses in plastic wrap, and provides guidelines on reducing loss.
Source: Figshare
Author: AgResearch MIRINZ
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6936149253
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