Estimation of body weight of local goats from body size measurements
Other Title(s)
تقدير وزن الجسم في الماعز المحلى من مقاييس الجسم
Author
Abd Allah, Abd al-Hasan Hamdan
Source
Basrah Journal of Agrricultural Science
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 1 (31 Dec. 2005), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah Agriculture College
Publication Date
2005-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of hip height and width and relevant demographic information to predict body weight (BW) of local goats.
Seven regression models were developed from 220 records of 154 goats, ?arity, hip height, hip width, and age were consistently related with BW.
The coef؛]c؛ent$ of multiple determinations varied from 80 to 89%.
The number ©f significant factors and parameter estimates of the models differed among groups of goats.
These differences were due to locations and feeding regimen.
This study indicate that a reliable model for estimating BW of goats maintained in a wide range of environments can be developed using body measurements, demographic information, and measurements of hip height and hip width.
However, for management purposes, substantial improvements can be obtained by developing models for each location
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd Allah, Abd al-Hasan Hamdan. 2005. Estimation of body weight of local goats from body size measurements. Basrah Journal of Agrricultural Science،Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-365904
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd Allah, Abd al-Hasan Hamdan. Estimation of body weight of local goats from body size measurements. Basrah Journal of Agrricultural Science Vol. 18, no. 1 (2005), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-365904
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd Allah, Abd al-Hasan Hamdan. Estimation of body weight of local goats from body size measurements. Basrah Journal of Agrricultural Science. 2005. Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-365904
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 8
Record ID
BIM-365904