weight, whereas there was a positive unfavourable correlation
between shear force and weaning weight (0.45
±
0.15).
While Safari et al. (2008) reported that the genetic correlations
between meat colour measures and reproductive
traits were small and generally positive. Afolayan et al.
(2008) reported by contrast large negative genetic correlations
between meat colour measures and reproductive
traits. More precise estimates of genetic correlations are
required among a wider range of meat quality traits and
between the meat quality traits and other traits currently
included in breeding programs.