Table 3. Performance and carcass traits of Angus and Nellore cattle.
Item | Angus | Nellore | SEM | P -value |
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n = 6 | n = 6 | |||
Average daily gain, kg/d | 1.88 | 1.18 | 0.12 | < 0.01 |
Cold carcass weight, kg | 313.92 | 285.62 | 13.44 | 0.16 |
Longissimus muscle area, cm2 | 84.8 | 76.5 | 6.62 | 0.39 |
Rib fat thickness, mm | 5.97 | 5.25 | 0.59 | 0.41 |
Carcass total fatness, kg | 45.43 | 44.30 | 2.48 | 0.31 |