After 20 h of chilling at 2°C, the entire right side loin and ham were removed and transported 60 km (45 min) at 4°C to a commercial meat fabrication facility for further processing. A total of 3 chops (2.54 cm thick) of the LM were obtained beginning at the seventh and eighth rib interface and extending caudal. The first LM chop was placed in a plastic bag and stored at −20°C for DM and tissue Mg determination.