Body Composition Estimation in Breeding Ewes Using Live Weight and Body Parameters Utilizing Image Analysis

Body Composition Estimation in Breeding Ewes Using Live Weight and Body Parameters Utilizing Image Analysis

Farmers are continually looking for new, reliable, objective, and non-invasive methods for evaluating the conditions of ewes. Live weight (LW) and body condition score (BCS) are used by farmers as a basis to determine the condition of the animal. Body composition is an important aspect of monitoring...

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Main Authors:	Ahmad Shalaldeh, Shannon Page, Patricia Anthony, Stuart Charters, Majeed Safa, Chris Logan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:	Animals
Subjects:	body composition body condition score body parameters fat live weight ewes’ conditions
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/14/2391

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