The estimation of live weight from body measurements in Yankasa sheep

Live body measurements of weight, height, length, girth, stifle- and hip-width and a measure of muscularity (ratio of stifle to hip width) were monitored on 258 Yankasa sheep stratified into age categories of 1 to over 3 years determined mostly from records and partly by dentition. These animals are...

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Main Authors: R.A. Afolayan, I.A. Adeyinka, C.A.M. Lakpini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2006-08-01
Series:Czech Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-200608-0003_the-estimation-of-live-weight-from-body-measurements-in-yankasa-sheep.php