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Steve Peat

Steve Peat

British mountain biker

Aug 5, 2026

38:29
So how does the UK classifications grid work?
38:33
Yeah, so I mean, every lamb that's assessed by MLC within plant is assessed for two things.
38:38
So obviously conformation, that's its shape and muslin, and obviously for fat cover.
38:43
Conformation, they've just upgraded the grid now, so it brings us in line with Europe.
38:48
So they've introduced the S grade.
38:50
So for confirmation, you've got S, E, U, R, O, and P, and obviously S being the new superior grade that's been introduced.
39:00
So fat cover is scored from one to five, one being very lean, five being very fat.
39:45
Steve also spoke about the dressing specifications that farmers are likely to see on a kill sheet and what it means for the overall price that they receive.
38:29
So how does the UK classifications grid work?
38:33
Yeah, so, I mean, every lamb that's assessed by MLC within plant is assessed for two things.
38:38
So, obviously, conformation, that's its shape and muslin, and obviously for fat cover.
38:43
Conformation, they've just upgraded the grid now, so it brings us in line with Europe.
38:48
So they've introduced the S grade.
38:50
So for confirmation, you've got S, E, U, R, O, and P, and obviously S being the new superior grade that's been introduced.
39:00
So fat cover is scored from one to five, one being very lean, five being very fat.
39:45
Steve also spoke about the dressing specifications that farmers are likely to see on a kill sheet and what it means for the overall price that they receive.

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