SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS AND/OR PARTS THEREOF

The invention pertains to a retaining assembly for a system for processing a carcass part of a slaughtered porcine, bovine, ovine, or caprine animal, which carcass part comprises a holding zone, which holding zone comprises bone with soft tissue thereon,which system comprises at least one carrier for carrying said carcass part, and which carrier comprises a retaining assembly for retaining the carcass part by the holding zone, the retaining assembly being adapted to engage on the exterior of the soft tissue,wherein the retaining assembly is suitable for retaining the carcass part by the holding zone, and wherein the retaining assembly comprises a slotted plate that has been provided with a slot for accommodating the holding zone of the carcass part, wherein this slot has a width that is smaller than the smallest diameter of the designated holding zone of the carcass parts that are projected to be held by the carrier.