Predicting Body Weight in Pre-Weaned Holstein–Friesian Calves Using Morphometric Measurements

Predicting Body Weight in Pre-Weaned Holstein–Friesian Calves Using Morphometric Measurements

Regularly weighing calves helps to assess the efficiency of the rearing period and contributes to animal welfare by allowing more precise feeding and medication application in dairy farming, but many farmers do not weigh their calves regularly. Improving the feasibility of this process is, therefore...

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Main Authors: Flávio G. Silva, Emanuel Carreira, Joana M. Ramalho, Tomás Correia, Marília Meira, Cristina Conceição, Severiano R. Silva, Alfredo M. F. Pereira, Joaquim L. Cerqueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
abdominal girth
body length
dairy calves
heart girth
hip height
weight scale
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/14/2129

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