Table 4.
Genetic (±SE, top) and phenotypic correlations (±SE, bottom) of the carcass traits with growth and related feed efficiency traits in Hanwoo cattle
| Trait | BT | CW | EMA | MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genetic correlation | ||||
| ADG | 0.06 (0.08) | 0.94 (0.01) | 0.58 (0.06) | 0.19 (0.08) |
| MBW | 0.11 (0.08) | 0.85 (0.02) | 0.40 (0.07) | −0.10 (0.08) |
| YW | 0.00 (0.08) | 0.74 (0.04) | 0.33 (0.07) | −0.16 (0.08) |
| KR | −0.02 (0.09) | 0.47 (0.07) | 0.44 (0.08) | 0.37 (0.09) |
| RGR | −0.11 (0.09) | 0.14 (0.09) | 0.27 (0.09) | 0.37 (0.09) |
| Phenotypic correlation | ||||
| ADG | 0.17 (0.01) | 0.80 (0.01) | 0.47 (0.01) | 0.04 (0.02) |
| MBW | 0.24 (0.02) | 0.84 (0.00) | 0.46 (0.01) | 0.01 (0.02) |
| YW | 0.19 (0.01) | 0.70 (0.01) | 0.37 (0.01) | 0.01 (0.02) |
| KR | 0.01 (0.02) | 0.26 (0.01) | 0.18 (0.02) | 0.05 (0.02) |
| RGR | −0.08 (0.02) | −0.03 (0.01) | 0.02 (0.02) | 0.04 (0.02) |
SE, standard error; BT, backfat thickness; CW, carcass weight; EMA, eye muscle area; MS, marbling score; ADG, average daily gain; MBW, mid-test metabolic body weight; YW, yearling weight; KR, Kleiber ratio; RGR, relative growth rate.