Genetic parameter estimates for body measurements and growth traits in South African Bonsmara cattle
AN Maiwashe, MJ Bradfield, HE Theron… - Livestock Production …, 2002 - Elsevier
Data of 7266 records of Bonsmara bull calves participating in on-farm growth tests were
used to estimate genetic parameters fitting both univariate and multivariate models. Linear …
used to estimate genetic parameters fitting both univariate and multivariate models. Linear …
Use of body linear measurements to estimate liveweight of crossbred dairy cattle in smallholder farms in Kenya
MN Lukuyu, JP Gibson, DB Savage, AJ Duncan… - SpringerPlus, 2016 - Springer
Body linear measurements, and specifically heart girth (HG), have been shown to be useful
predictors of cattle liveweight. To test the accuracy of body linear measurements for …
predictors of cattle liveweight. To test the accuracy of body linear measurements for …
Growth of beef cattle as prediction for meat production: A review
K Hozáková, K Vavrišínová… - Acta Fytotechnica et …, 2020 - afz.fapz.uniag.sk
Increased interest in the breeding of beef cows results from the trends of society, especially
in the consumption of quality raw materials of animal origin. Breeding of beef cattle is often …
in the consumption of quality raw materials of animal origin. Breeding of beef cattle is often …
The accuracy of prediction of body weight from body measurements in beef cattle
The objective of this study was to determine the accuracy of prediction of body weight from
body measurements in beef cattle. Wither height, chest girth, body length, chest depth, hip …
body measurements in beef cattle. Wither height, chest girth, body length, chest depth, hip …
Improved region-specific emission factors for enteric methane emissions from cattle in smallholder mixed crop: livestock systems of Nandi County, Kenya
National greenhouse-gas (GHG) inventories in most developing countries, and in countries
in Sub-Saharan Africa in particular, use default (Tier I) GHG emission factors (EFs) provided …
in Sub-Saharan Africa in particular, use default (Tier I) GHG emission factors (EFs) provided …
Comparison of body measurements of beef cows of different breeds
S Bene, B Nagy, L Nagy, B Kiss… - Archives Animal …, 2007 - aab.copernicus.org
Body measurements of 110 beef cows of 9 breeds (Hungarian Simmental, Hereford,
Aberdeen Angus, Red Angus, Lincoln Red, Shaver, Charolais, Limousin and Blonde …
Aberdeen Angus, Red Angus, Lincoln Red, Shaver, Charolais, Limousin and Blonde …
The relationship of parameters of body measures and body weight by using digital image analysis in pre-slaughter cattle
The objective of this study was to predict body weight (BW) of pre-slaughtering beef cattle
using digital image analysis. Data used in this study were collected from slaughterhouses in …
using digital image analysis. Data used in this study were collected from slaughterhouses in …
Enteric methane emission factors of smallholder dairy farming systems across intensification gradients in the central highlands of Ethiopia
Background Following global pledges to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30%
by 2030 compared to the baseline level of 2020, improved quantification of GHG emissions …
by 2030 compared to the baseline level of 2020, improved quantification of GHG emissions …
Application of linear body measurements for predicting weaning and yearling weight of bali cattle
The objective of this research was to predict the weaning and yearling weight of Bali cattle
using simple linear body measurement. The height wither (HW), body length (BL) and heart …
using simple linear body measurement. The height wither (HW), body length (BL) and heart …
Direct and maternal effects for body measurements at birth and weaning in Muzaffarnagari sheep of India
Estimates of co (variance) components were obtained for body measurements at birth and
weaning in Muzaffarnagari sheep maintained at the Central Institute for Research on Goats …
weaning in Muzaffarnagari sheep maintained at the Central Institute for Research on Goats …