New Zealand
Wetsalted hides (full substance/unsplit)
The production season in New Zealand is starting in October and goes thru August with peak production from January to June. New Zealand hides are:
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100% machine flayed
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Fleshed in green
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Head and shanks trimmed
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Drumsalted (Brinecured)
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Selection 80/20 I/II, thirds and rejects out
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No tick and hump, max 3% brands
The weights are "fleshed and trimmed" and weight ranges are as follows:
Ox
under 20kg average 15kg
20/24kg average 22kg
24/27kg average 25.5kg
27+ kg average 27kg
Cow
under 14kg average 11kg
14/18kg average 16kg
18/23kg average 20.5kg
23+ kg average 24kg
Bull
20/27kg average 23.5kg
27+kg average 31kg
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