Table 3. Correlation matrix for physical characteristics of live pigs (Experiment 1)

Item	Fat percentage1)	Lean meat percentage2)	Backfat thickness (mm)
Fat percentage
Lean meat percentage	−.556
Backfat thickness (mm)	.745*	−.961**

Fat percentage was measured with a body composition analyser.
Lean percentage and backfat thickness was measured with a lean meat measuring meter.
p < 0.05,
p < 0.01.