[rawfeeding] Re: lamb rib bones

Yassy wrote:

>>Around here, lamb ribs are sold as lamb breast
>
>Hi,Deb. So, if the rib is called that way then,is it quite meaty?

This article is an interesting high-level introduction to beef cuts and
includes the following:

"RULE OF THUMB: The fat content in all four-legged animals is the highest at
the front of the animal, . . . and the lowest at the rear of the animal. . .
. In between is pretty much a uniform scale . . .

>http://www.thehealthybutcher.com/livetoeat/volume2/LiveToEat-Volume2-Beef_Basics.html

This explains why the lamb breast is very fatty, not meaty like a chicken.

> I am not quite understand the difference between Lack of lamb/Lamb chop and Lamb Rib.
> Because the bone with those products look like rib bone. Do you think if you see the Lamb chop,thenthe bone is just Frenched to look nicer and the bone actually is from Rib??

A Visual Comparison of Beef, Lamb, and Pork Primal Cuts
>http://www.thehealthybutcher.com/BeekLambPorkComparison.html

Then click on "Breaking Down the Beef/Lamb/Pork" links at the bottom of the
page.

> And,is it soft bone for dog to consume? I may have to give it to dog and see how she does though.

Yes, my English Setters can chew up lamb bones.

Lora
Evanston, IL

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