UNSPSC 21101915: Pig backfat tester

A measuring device for determining the weight of lean meat and the fat content in the back of pigs in order to establish a rating.

UNSPSC 21101915 Pig backfat tester is a Commodity code covering handheld and stationary instruments used to measure subcutaneous fat depth in swine, a critical metric for carcass grading and meat quality assessment in slaughterhouses, processing facilities, and agricultural extension operations. State and local governments procure these devices primarily through agricultural departments, university extension services, and vocational agricultural programs that support livestock producers and meat industry compliance with USDA grading standards. The instruments range from optical probes to ultrasonic devices and are deployed in both field and facility settings where rapid, non-destructive measurement of backfat thickness informs breeding decisions, feed efficiency optimization, and carcass value determination.

No recent state or local contract opportunities are reported under this code. The narrow technical scope—pig backfat measurement—limits procurement volume to specialized agricultural agencies and educational institutions with established swine programs. Activity under this Commodity code is likely episodic and driven by equipment replacement cycles or program expansion rather than ongoing procurement demand.