Fecha de publicación: 05/10/2023 Fuente: WIPO "meat" A method and a cutting system are provided for opening belly and breast of animal carcasses. The system includes a first cutting device capable of cutting open the belly and breast along the ventral side of an animal carcass. A guide pin is capable of being directed along the inside of the carcass abdominal wall and capable of providing a first force on the inside of the carcass belly. At least one pressure device is capable of providing a second force on the outside of the carcass belly, breast and/or neck. The pressure device is fixed or movable at least in the direction of the first and second force.