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BLADE

Blade is prepared from a Forequarter by following the natural seam between the ribs and the scapular (M. latissimus dorsi) and overlying muscle (M. trapezius) and the underlying muscle (M. serratus ventralis). The Blade lies caudal to the humerus and below the spine of the scapula and comprises of a large portion of the triceps group of muscles. 

BOLAR BLADE

Bolar Blade is prepared from the Blade by the removal of the M. infraspinatus and M. trapezius lying caudal to the humerus, the Bolar Blade includes a large portion of the triceps group of muscles.

OYSTER BLADE

Oyster Blade is prepared from a Blade by the removal of the Bolar Blade (triceps group) along the natural seam from the M. infraspinatus.

CHUCK TENDER

Chuck Tender is a conical shape muscle lying lateral to the blade bone on the cranial side of the blade ridge and is removed from the Forequarter following the natural seam. 

CHUCK

Chuck is prepared from a Forequarter by the removal of the Rib Set at the specified rib number. The Brisket is removed along the cropping line. The Shin, Blade, Chuck Tender is removed along with all bones cartilage, tendons, ligamentum nuchae and lymph nodes.

NECK

Neck is prepared from a bone-in Neck. Bones, cartilage, exposed tendons and ligamentum nuchae are removed.

NECK BONE

Neck Bone consists of the 7 cervical vertebrae. The muscular portion along the lateral side is removed. The neck can be further processed by whizard trimming to remove meat portions after the boning process.

CHUCK-SQUARE CUT

Chuck – Square Cut is prepared from the Chuck by the removal of the neck portion by a straight cut at right angles at the junctions of the 7th cervical and 1st thoracic vertebra. 

CHUCK ROLL

Chuck Roll is prepared from a Chuck by the removal of the neck between the 5th and 6th cervical vertebra parallel to the caudal cutting line. The ventral cutting line is approximately 75mm from the eye muscle (M. longissimus dorsi) and parallel to the vertebral column to the 1st rib. The M. trapezius and the M. rhomboideus are removed and the undercut (M. subscapularis) remains firmly attached. 

SHORT LOIN

Short Loin is prepared from a Hindquarter by a straight cut at the junction of the lumbar and sacral vertebrae to a point cranial to the tuber coxae to the ventral portion of the Flank. The Thin Flank is removed at a point cranial to the tuber coxae and approximately 50mm to 75mm from eye muscle (M. longissimus dorsi) and running parallel to the body of the vertebrae to the specified rib.

STRIPLOIN

Striploin is prepared from a Hindquarter by a cut at the lumbosacral junction to the ventral portion of the Flank. The Flank is removed at a specified distance from the eye muscle (M. longissimus dorsi) at both cranial and caudal ends.

SIRLOIN BUTT

Sirloin Butt is prepared from a Hindquarter by a cut commencing at the subiliac lymph node to a point cranial to the acetabulum to the ischiatic lymph node and the ventral portion of the Flank. 

The Loin (cranial end) is separated from the Hindquarter by a cut at the lumbosacral junction in a straight line cranial to the tuber coxae to the ventral portion of the Flank. The ventral portion of the tail (Flank) is removed by a cut medial to and removing the subiliac lymph node.

RUMP

Rump is prepared from a Sirloin Butt by the removal of the abdominal muscles from the tail (flank) leaving the M.tensor faciae latae in situ.

D-RUMP

D-Rump is prepared from a Rump by the removal of the tail (Flank) by a cut following the natural seam between the M. tensor fasciae latae and the M. gluteus medius removing all of the tail from the lateral surface.

ROSTBIFF

Rostbiff is prepared from a Rump by the removal of M. tensor fasciae latae, M. gluteobiceps and the M. sacrocaudalis along the natural seam. The periosteum and associated fats are removed.

SILVERSIDE

Silverside is situated lateral/caudal to the femur bone and attached to the os coxae (aitchbone) and is removed by following the natural seam between the Thick Flank and Topside. The leg end of the primal is cut straight at the junction of the archilles tendon and heel muscle (M. gastrocnemius). The attached cartilage/gristle (thimble) from the aitch bone is removed.

OUTSIDE

Outside is prepared from the Silverside by the removal of the heel muscle (M. gastrocnemius). The popliteal lymph node, surrounding fat and connective tissue are removed.

OUTSIDE FLAT

Outside Flat is prepared from an Outside by the removal of the Outside Flat along the natural seam between the Eye Round (M. semitendinosus) and the Outside Flat (M. gluteobiceps).

EYE ROUND

 The Eye Round is prepared from the Outside by following the natural seam between the Outside Flat (M. gluteobiceps) and the Eye Round (M. semitendinosus) separating the two muscles.

SHIN/SHANK - FOREQUARTER/HINDQUARTER

a: FOREQUARTER b: HINDQUARTER

Shin/Shank is prepared from the muscles of the fore and hind legs, namely the extensor and flexor group of muscles. In addition, the Shin/Shank pack can include the Heel Muscle (M. gastrocnemius).

BRISKET

Brisket is prepared from a 13 rib Forequarter by a straight cut which commences at the junction of the 1st rib and 1st sternal segment to the reflection of the diaphragm at the 11th rib and continuing to the 13th rib. All bones and cartilage are removed. The fatty tissue medial to the pectoral muscles is removed. The white fibrous tissue on the ventral edge (linea alba) is removed. 

BRISKET POINT END

Brisket Pieces are prepared from a Brisket Point End and/or Navel End after removal of the Deckle (M. serratus ventralis). Brisket Pieces can comprise any or all of the muscles that comprise the Brisket.

The required pieces/portions are trimmed as specified between the buyer and seller.

BRISKET POINT END (DECKLE OFF)

Brisket Point End Deckle Off is prepared from a Brisket by the removal of the Navel End portion following the caudal edge of the specified rib. The Deckle is removed from the Point End along the natural seam together with associated fat and intercostals. The fatty tissue located between the pectoral muscles is completely removed. 

BRISKET NAVEL END

Brisket Navel End is prepared from a Brisket by the removal of the Point End and following the caudal edge of the specified rib. 

CHUCK SHORT RIBS

Chuck Short Ribs is derived from a Chuck and comprises of the ribs, intercostal muscles and the major portion of the M. serratus ventralis. The portion of the Short Ribs is determined by the required number of ribs as agreed between buyer and seller.

SPENCER ROLL

The boneless Spencer Roll is prepared from a Ribset. The Rib Ends are removed at a specified distance from the eye muscle (M. longissimus dorsi). Intercostal muscles are removed. 

CUBE ROLL

Chuck Roll is prepared from a Chuck by the removal of the neck between the 5th and 6th cervical vertebra parallel to the caudal cutting line. The ventral cutting line is approximately 75mm from the eye muscle (M. longissimus dorsi) and parallel to the vertebral column to the 1st rib. The M. trapezius and the M. rhomboideus are removed and the undercut (M. subscapularis) remains firmly attached. 

TENDERLOIN

Tenderloin is prepared from the Hindquarter and is removed in one piece from the ventral surface of the lumbar vertebrae and the lateral surface of the ilium. The side strap muscle (M. psoas minor) remains attached.

TENDERLOIN SIDE STRAP OFF

Tenderloin is further trimmed by the removal of the side strap (M. psoas minor).

TENDERLOIN BUTT

Butt Tenderloin is the portion of the Tenderloin remaining on the lateral surface of the ilium after the separation of the Short Loin.

FLANK STEAK

Flank Steak is prepared from a Thin Flank and is the flat lean fleshy portion of the M. rectus abdominis, and is further prepared by stripping the serous membrane and connective tissue from the muscle.

THICK FLANK

Thick Flank is removed along the natural seams between the Topside and Silverside. The patella, joint capsule and surrounding connective tissue are removed.

KNUCKLE

Knuckle is prepared from a Thick Flank by removing the cap muscle (M. tensor fasciae latae) and associated fat and subiliac lymph node.

TOPSIDE / INSIDE

Topside is situated caudal and medial to the femur bone and attached to the os coxae (aitchbone), and removed by following the natural seam between the Thick Flank and Silverside. The pizzle butt, fibrous tissue and inguinal lymph node and surrounding fat are removed.

TOPSIDE CAP OFF / INSIDE CAP OFF

Topside Cap Off is prepared from the Topside by the removal of the M. gracilis muscle along the natural seam. Fat deposits are removed.

INSIDE MEAT / RED MEAT

Inside Meat is prepared from an Inside Cap Off with the removal of all the membrane, connective tissue and femoral blood vessels. The M. pectineus and M. sartorius muscles are removed along the natural seams.