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Scanning Lambs

 

We have had our lambs scanned to evaluate loin eye depth and back fat thickness annually since 2003. This data is entered into LAMBPLAN, along with body weights, to be used for selection of animals that are genetically superior for muscling traits.  

         

Measuring back fat and loin eye depth. 

 

Discussing a scanned image.

 

    

Scanning a lamb   

 

 

 

Probe on loin area, between the 12th and 13th ribs

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Last Updated Jan 2012

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