INSTRUMENTAL CLASSIFICATION AND DETERMINATION OF THE SLAUGHTER VALUE FOR CATTLE WITH HELP OF THE VIDEO IMAGE-ANALYSIS

Continuing our investigations for using the Video Image Analysis at be ef carcasses we have compiled further bases for the calculation of est imation formulae. We have concentrated primarily on the dependence of the estimation accuracy from the genotype as well as from the category . Additionally, perspectives of development are presented, which could increase the estimation accuracy concerning the criteria of the carca ss composition. The results being achieved till now show, that the Vid eo Image Analysis process is fully developed for the practical purpose s of grading. This is valid particularly for the application at differ ent genotypes of young bulls. However it is also correct, according to the first preliminary results, for the application at carcasses of co ws. The estimations for determination of the carcass composition at yo ung bulls are likewise of high precision and independent from the geno type. Additional improvements of the estimation accuracy are conceivab le with help of information from the cut of roast beef made at the qua rtering.