Carcass data were collected by trained plant personnel after a 24-h chill (except for HCW data, which were taken immediately after exsanguinations) and included 1) subcutaneous fat depth at the 12th to 13th rib (BF), 2) LM area, 3) KPH fat as a percentage of carcass weight, 4) dressing percentage, 5) USDA quality
grade, and 6) marbling score.