The phenotypic correlations between backfat thickness and average daily gain were estimated in the basis of the data obtained from 167 boars of Duroc and Hampshire raised at the Je-il Farm over a 2-ycar period from January, 1981 to December 1982.
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The phenotypic correlations between backfat thickness and average daily gain were estimated in the basis of the data obtained from 167 boars of Duroc and Hampshire raised at the Je-il Farm over a 2-ycar period from January, 1981 to December 1982.
The results obtained in this study are summarized as follows:
1. The phenotypic correlation between backfat thicness and average daily gain of Durocs was 0.173 for final weghts from 70 to 90kg, 0.854 for fmal weights from 91 to 100 kg, 0.190 for fmal weights from 101 to 101kg and 0.330 for fianl weights from 111 to 130kg.
2. In Hampshires, the phenotypic correlation between backfat thickness and average daily gain was 0.191, 0.827, 0.167 and 0.491 for final weights from 70 to 90kg, 91 to 100kg, 101 to 110kg, and 111 to 130kg, respectively.
3. The phenotypic correlation between backfat thickness and average daily gain pooled over two breeds was 0.384, 0.163, 0.211 and 0.433 for final weights from 70 to 90kg, 91 to 100kg, 101 to 110kg 111 to 130kg, respectively.
4. The phenotypic correlations between backfat thickness and average dialy gain of Duroes and Hamp-shirs were positive. The differences in the correlation coefficients between the two breeds or between the final weights were statistically insignificant. (p>0.5)