Abstract: The present invention describes a method and apparatus for removal of meat from bones. Bones particularly suitable are round elongate bones, such as commonly found in the limbs of animals. The apparatus uses a collar where, as the collar travels along the length of the bone, meat is pushed aheat of the collar resulting in its separation from the bone. Various clamping and retaining means may be used in conjunction with the apparatus. It may also be desirable to sever any tendons connecting meat to the bone before effecting travel of the collar.