Designing Statistical Models for Holstein Rearing Heifers’ Weight Estimation from Birth to 15 Months Old Using Body Measurements

Designing Statistical Models for Holstein Rearing Heifers’ Weight Estimation from Birth to 15 Months Old Using Body Measurements

Body measurements could be used to estimate body weight (BW) with no need for a scale. The aim was to estimate heifers weight based on their body dimension characteristics. Twenty-five Holstein heifers represent the study group (SG); another 13 animals were evaluated as a validation group (VG). All...

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Main Authors: Luca Turini, Giuseppe Conte, Francesca Bonelli, Alessio Madrigali, Brenno Marani, Micaela Sgorbini, Marcello Mele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
heifer
estimated body weight
body measure
wither height
shin circumference
heart girth circumference
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1846

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