Table 3.
Frequency distribution of breed, sex, and electrical stimulation at slaughter categories for 181 treatments comparisons
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage, % |
|---|---|---|
| Breed | ||
| British and European breeds, British and European cross, and Holstein | 129 | 71.3 |
| Brahman and Brahman crosses | 32 | 17.7 |
| Crossbred (undescribed) | 16 | 8.8 |
| Not stated | 4 | 2.2 |
| Sex | ||
| Steers | 100 | 55.3 |
| Bull | 7 | 3.9 |
| Heifers | 65 | 35.9 |
| Mixed (steers and heifers) | 9 | 5.0 |
| Electrical stimulation at slaughter | ||
| Not stimulated | 23 | 12.7 |
| Stimulated | 77 | 42.5 |
| Not stated | 81 | 44.8 |