Table 5. Correlation matrix for physical characteristics of live pigs (Experiment 2)
| Item | Fat percentage | Lean meat percentage | Backfat thickness (mm) |
| Fat percentage | | | |
| Lean meat percentage | −.972** | | |
| Backfat thickness (mm) | .935** | −.957** | |
Fat percentage was measured with a body composition analyser.
Lean percentage and backfat thickness was measured with a lean meat measuring meter.
p < 0.01.