The 12th and 13th ribs are not visible to the eye unless the animal has been shrunk. The transverse spinous processes can only be felt with firm pressure and feel rounded but are not noticeable to the eye. Spaces between the processes are not visible and are only distinguishable with firm pressure. Areas on each side of the tailhead are starting to fill. 6 Ribs are fully covered and are not noticeable to the eye.
Hindquarters are plump and full.
Noticeable springiness over the fore ribs and on each side of the tailhead. Firm pressure is now required to feel the transverse processes. Brisket has some fat. 7 Ends of the spinous processes can only be felt with very firm pressure. Spaces between processes can barely be distinguished.