The defects in raw hides and skins procured from different parts of the country vary considerably in view of the variations in climate and other environmental conditions. Proper identification of the most common defects, therefore assumes much significance in evolving standardized procedures for assessing quality of raw hides and skins. Reference may be due to IS: 7656-1975 Code of practice for curing and preservation of cattle hides and goal and sheep skins by et salting method which gives improved methods of curing and preservation as also precautions to avoid defects in hides and skins
