Evaluation of Ultrasound Measurement of Subcutaneous Fat Thickness in Dairy Jennies during the Periparturient Period

Evaluation of Ultrasound Measurement of Subcutaneous Fat Thickness in Dairy Jennies during the Periparturient Period

The body condition score (BCS) represents a practical but subjective method for assessing body fat reserves. Real time ultrasonography (RTU) has been proposed as an accurate method to objectively measure subcutaneous fat (SF) thickness and predict body fat reserves in cows, horses and donkeys. The a...

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Main Authors: Irene Nocera, Francesca Bonelli, Luca Turini, Alessio Madrigali, Benedetta Aliboni, Micaela Sgorbini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
jennies
real time ultrasonography
subcutaneous fat
periparturient period
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/11/1359

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