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Strong correlations (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05) between liveweight, temperature, pH, FMP, and IMF were observed. Similarly, significant correlations between carcass characteristics of total saleable meat yield, lean trim, fat trims, bones, and leg shank were evident (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05). However, there were no treatment differences in the final liveweight, GR fat depth, hot standard carcass weight, or dressing percentage. 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