264 THE WORLD'S MEAT FUTURE 



The hind quarters of a steer are more important than the 

 fore quarters in determining the gaining capacity of a steer, 

 with the exception of the circumference of chest as shown by a 

 correlation coefficient of 0.224 + 0.054 for width of thurls, 0.271 

 + 0.053 for distance of hip to buttock and 0.221 + 0.053 for 

 circumference of rear flank. 



The circumference of chest and rear flank are more important 

 in ascertaining gains than feed capacity as indicated by the cir- 

 cumference of paunch. 



