Fig. 2

Genotype and phenotype of the generated calves. a The PCA plot based on SNP genotyping data shows the genetic distance of the calves across six BGs. The color of the dots represents the BG of calves estimated by pedigree. b Weight gain of the preweaning calves was negatively correlated with calves’ Brahman proportion. c Plasma glucose level tended to be positively correlated with calves’ Brahman proportion. d Plasma nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) level was positively correlated with calves’ Brahman proportion. e Plasma IgG1 level was negative correlated with calves’ Brahman proportion. b–e The Brahman proportion was estimated by pedigree