Ovine Ovine Three Types Lamb Yearling Mutton Lamb

Ovine

Ovine – Three Types Lamb, Yearling, Mutton Lamb- Must be 1 year old or less Can be determined by… • Fell- Thin waxy film on flesh • Break joint muscle must be rough and ragged

Yearling Must be 1 to 2 years old Low quality Processed for grinding, moist cooking

Mutton Over 2 years of age Lowest quality Used for Wool

Grading of Ovine Thin shoulders, less active Short neck Fullness of meat- hips Too much fat- less yield

Quality Factors Pink Flesh Firm meat, not spongy Marbling Redness in bones- determines youth Grain- tight, fine

4 Types of Lamb Baby Lamb Genuine Spring Winter

Types of Lamb Baby Lamb- 20 lbs 2 months old Also Knows As Hot house Festive Easter

Types of Lamb Genuine Spring 50 lbs 5 months old A lot of bone, yield is poor Sent to retail stores

Types of Lamb Spring Lamb 75 lbs 7 months old Best yield

Types of Lamb Winter Lamb 110 lbs Less than 1 yr old Oldest, usually more fat

Grades of Lamb USDA Prime Choice Select/ good Utility, broken bones, etc Cull

Primal Parts Leg Steamship leg of lamb Boned, Rolled, and Tied (BRT) Shis-ka-bob Sub Primal Parts • Sirloin, Shank

Primal Parts Saddle or Loin Strip-loin chop Tenderloin

Primal Parts Rack Hotel Rack- Primal Rib area • 8 ribs • Best quality in the forequarter • Uses s Crown Roast s Rib Chops s Frenched Chop

Primal Parts Shoulder Major uses Ground Lamb Stew

Primal Parts Breast Not a wholesale part Uses • Denver Ribs