It refers to improper cuts made during the skinning operation as evidenced by torn or ragged surfaces or edges, or gouges in the flesh which detract from a good appearance of the product. Also, each additional complete one square inch is again assessed points under this category. It refers to the presence of ragged cuts or pieces of gills, gill cover, pectoral fins or collar bone after heading. Deduction points also will be assigned when the product is presented with the collar bone and it has been completely or partially removed. Also, each additional complete one square inch is again assessed points under this category.
Evisceration applies to all market forms.
The evisceration cut should be smooth and clean. Deduction points are based on the degree of defect. Also, each additional complete one square inch is again assessed points under this category. Fins refer to the presence of fins, pieces of fins or dorsal spines. It applies to all market forms except headed and gutted or headed and dressed catfish or catfish steaks.