lamb: Quick Facts

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Cooked rack of lamb with browned crust arranged on a white plate, garnished with a sprig of rosemary.

Diagram showing different cuts of lamb meat, with a central illustration of a lamb carcass labeled by section and surrounded by images of specific cuts such as rolled shoulder, rib roast, loin chop, sirloin, leg roast, breast, riblets, cubes for kabob, lamb patties, and stew meat.

A sheep stands in green grass beside two young lambs in a pasture in Waikato, New Zealand.

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