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ANSC*2340 Sheep Slaughter
stages, joints, tapeworms
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
03/10/2014

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Describe the stages of sheep slaughter
Definition
1. Antemortem inspection
2. Stunning (usually concussion)
3. Exsanguination
4. Skinning (fisting)
5. Evisceration
6. Post mortem insection
7. Trimming, washing & weighing
8. Chilling
Term
What components make up the plucks?
Definition
heart lungs & trachea
Term
What is bunging?
Definition
removal of the anus
Term
What is fisting?
Definition
removal of the pelt/fleece
Term
True or False

Meat from sheep is less susceptible to cold shortening than other species
Definition
false
Term
Are feet removed or left on in sheep slaughter?
Definition
removed
Term
Is the head removed or left on in sheep slaughter?
Definition
removed
Term
What is the dressing percentage of sheep?
Definition
45-50%
Term
What are the 3 important tapeworms in Ontario and their sources of human infection?
Definition
taenia saginata (beef)
taenia solium (pork)
echinoccus granulosus (sheep)
Term
What type of flukes are often found in sheep, and what is their effect?
Definition
Fasciola hepatica
-infect livers, reduce growth
Term
What is the risk of eating rare pork meat that was not frozen prior to cooking?
Definition
infection with trichinelal spiralis (migratory nematode)
Term
What percentage of blood is lost in sheep slaughter?
Definition
3.5% of live weight
Term
What percentage of blood is lost in cows?
Definition
5% of live weight
Term
Is the hide removed or left on in cow slaughter?
Definition
removed
Term
How is dressing percentage determined?
Definition
hot carcass weight/live weight
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