#$%^&*AU2016206370A120160818.pdf#####Abstract An apparatus and method for processing meat, particularly relating to the deboning of portions of an animal carcass. The apparatus includes a guide defining a centreline at least one dorsal assembly, including a substantially vertical dorsal blade positioned substantially in line with the centreline at least one lateral assembly, including a lateral blade and an actuator configured to transition the lateral assembly between a first position, such that the lateral blade is adjacent the dorsal blade and extends laterally relative to the guide and a second position away from the guide at least one chine assembly, including an upper blade positioned substantially in line with the centreline, and having a downwards facing cutting surface and a lower blade positioned below the upper blade.
