Table 1.

Fundamental statistics for carcass and analysis traits

Trait	Mean ± SE	Min.	Max.
Carcass trait
CW (kg)	438.9 ± 57.4	284	631
BMS	7.38 ± 2.07	2	12
BCS	3.92 ± 0.57	2	6
Analysis trait
Glycogen (mg/g raw meat)	0.63 ± 0.54	0.01	4.14
Glycogen (mg/g lean meat)	0.90 ± 0.75	0.01	7.38

Values are represented as the mean ± standard error (SE). BCS, beef color standard; BMS, beef marbling standard; CW, carcass weight.