Table 2.
Parameter starting values for BayesCπ, BayesC0, BayesB95, and BayesA analyses
| Trait 1 | Analysis | π | V a | V e |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBSF (kg) | BayesCπ | 0.99 | 0.416 | 0.624 |
| BayesC0 | 0 | 0.416 | 0.624 | |
| BayesA | 0 | 0.16 | 0.55 | |
| BayesB95 | 0.95 | 0.16 | 0.55 | |
| REA (cm2) | BayesCπ | 0.95 | 25.629 | 40.170 |
| BayesC0 | 0 | 25.629 | 40.170 | |
| BayesA | 0 | 21 | 44 | |
| BayesB95 | 0.95 | 21 | 44 | |
| MARB (units) | BayesCπ | 0.9 | 3500 | 2600 |
| BayesC0 | 0 | 3500 | 2600 | |
| BayesA | 0 | 3500 | 2600 | |
| BayesB95 | 0.95 | 3500 | 2600 | |
| FT (cm) | BayesCπ | 0.95 | 0.092 | 0.063 |
| BayesC0 | 0 | 0.092 | 0.063 | |
| BayesA | 0 | 0.011 | 0.136 | |
| BayesB95 | 0.95 | 0.011 | 0.136 | |
| HCW (kg) | BayesCπ | 0.9 | 373.06 | 571.19 |
| BayesC0 | 0 | 373.06 | 571.19 | |
| BayesA | 0 | 610 | 615 | |
| BayesB95 | 0.95 | 610 | 615 | |
| YG (units) | BayesCπ | 0.9 | 0.2049 | 0.2049 |
| BayesC0 | 0 | 0.2049 | 0.2049 | |
| BayesA | 0 | 0.035 | 0.358 | |
| BayesB95 | 0.95 | 0.035 | 0.358 |
1WBSF, Warner-Bratzler Shear Force; REA, Ribeye Muscle Area; MARB, Marbling score; FT, Backfat Thickness; HCW, Hot Carcass Weight; YG, Yield Grade.