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Plain explanations of how beef is classified, certified, specified and traded in South Africa, written for customers and partners.
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Article · Cuts
Reading a cut specification: reference codes, trim and grade
A cut specification names the cut by an industry reference code and then states the trim, the grade and the pack. Here is how to read one, line by line.
ReadArticle · Halal
What halal certification covers at an abattoir
Halal certification is a system of supervision, slaughter method, segregation and documentation. This article sets out what a certifying body checks at a beef abattoir.
ReadArticle · Classification
How carcass classification works in South Africa
Every beef carcass sold in South Africa carries a class mark for age, fatness and conformation. This article explains what the marks mean and who applies them.
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