Table 5.
Genetic (±SE, above diagonal) and phenotypic correlations (±SE, below diagonal) between the related feed efficiency and growth traits of Hanwoo cattle
| Trait | ADG | MBW | YW | KR | RGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADG | - | 0.70 (0.05) | 0.61 (0.06) | 0.70 (0.05) | 0.40 (0.08) |
| MBW | 0.63 (0.01) | - | 0.89 (0.02) | −0.02 (0.09) | −0.36 (0.08) |
| YW | 0.49 (0.01) | 0.85 (0.00) | - | −0.05 (0.09) | −0.30 (0.08) |
| KR | 0.71 (0.01) | −0.09 (0.01) | −0.14 (0.01) | - | 0.92 (0.02) |
| RGR | 0.45 (0.01) | −0.37 (0.01) | −0.30 (0.01) | 0.92 (0.00) | - |
SE, standard error; ADG, average daily gain; MBW, mid-test metabolic body weight; YW, yearling weight; KR, Kleiber ratio; RGR, relative growth rate.