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Posterior means and standard deviation of genetic correlation estimates between carcass grading traits vs unit price
| Traits | Genetic correlation | SD |
|---|---|---|
| CWT | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| REA | 0.78 | 0.08 |
| RT | 0.43 | 0.14 |
| SFT | −0.05 | 0.17 |
| YS | 0.78 | 0.08 |
| BMS | 0.98 | 0.01 |
SD, standard deviation; UP, carcass unit price per 1 kg; CWT, carcass weight; REA, rib eye area; RT, rib thickness; SFT, subcutaneous fat thickness; YS, yield score; BMS, beef marbling standard.
