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| | 1997 OSU Research Report - PROGRESS OF AN OKLAHOMA SWINE CARCASS CONTEST |
 | | Prior to 1994, estimates of carcass lean pork were based on 10% intramuscular fat content and from 1994 to present estimates of carcass lean pork were based on 5% intramuscular fat. |
 | | Harvest weights were adjusted based on cold carcass weights and a standard dressing percentage of 71.7, 72.0, 72.4, and 72.7% for carcasses weighing 143 lbs and less, 144 to 168, 169 to 176, and 177 lbs and up, respectively. |
 | | Average carcass lengths were 31.40, 31.81, 31.73, 31.65, 31.89, 31.73, 31.54, 31.60, 31.99, 32.16, 32.33, and 31.80 in for the years 1985 to 1996, respectively. |
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