That is a very interesting observation, that immediate stress just before slaughter could have such a noticeable effect on the meat. Something to bear in mind the next time I take mine up to the abattoir, though thankfully it has all been very smooth going - so far. I'm glad it is only affecting a tiny bit of your meat, and as Mrs. S said, she had a very happy life before that, which is much more important. Tamsaddle