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Journal of Animal Science, Vol 76, Issue 6 1594-1603, Copyright © 1998 by American Society of Animal Science

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Prediction of slaughter cow composition using live animal and carcass traits

F. M. O'Mara, S. E. Williams, J. D. Tatum, G. G. Hilton, T. D. Pringle, J. W. Wise and F. L. Williams
Animal and Dairy Science Department, University of Georgia, Athens 30602-2771, USA.

Slaughter cows (n = 120), representing four genotypes (British, continental, Bos indicus, and dairy) and three body condition classes (thin, moderate, and fat), n = 10 per subclass, were used to identify practical and accurate prediction equations for the yield of boneless manufacturing beef of specific fat percentages. Cows and their carcasses were weighed and evaluated for USDA yield and quality grade factors and for physical muscle and fat indicators. Carcass sides were fabricated; total fat percentage (TFP) was calculated as total fat (trimmed and chemical) divided by side weight, and tissue lean percentage (TLP) was calculated as boneless fat-free lean divided by soft tissue weight. Data were analyzed using maximum R2 multiple regression. The best live trait prediction model for TFP included live preliminary yield grade (LPYG), body condition score (LCOND), visual live muscle score (LMUSC), and live weight (LWT), R2 = .83. The best carcass trait TFP prediction model included adjusted preliminary yield grade (CPYGA); kidney, pelvic, and heart fat adjustment (CKPHADJ); marbling score (CMARB); and hot carcass weight (HCW), R2 = .92. The best live trait TLP prediction model included LPYG, LCOND, LMUSC, and LWT, R2 = .82. The best carcass trait TLP prediction model included CPYGA, CKPHADJ, CMARB, and lean maturity, R2 = .91. These data indicate that TFP and TLP of slaughter cows can be accurately and practically predicted using live animal and carcass traits.


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