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carcass weight
The weight of an animal after slaughter and removal of most internal organs, head, and skin. On average, a beef carcass is about 60% of the weight of the live animal, for hogs it is about 73%.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: Agricultural programs & laws
- Company: USDA
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