Evaluation of the Accuracy of Horse Body Weight Estimation Methods
Methods of estimating horse body weight using mathematical formulae have better accuracy than methods of reading body weight from measuring tape. The aim of the study was to evaluate established formulae for estimating horse body weight from data gathered using measurement tape. The research was con...
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| description | Methods of estimating horse body weight using mathematical formulae have better accuracy than methods of reading body weight from measuring tape. The aim of the study was to evaluate established formulae for estimating horse body weight from data gathered using measurement tape. The research was conducted in a group of 299 adult horses and ponies of selected breeds: ponies (<i>n</i> = 58), Polish Noble Half Breed (<i>n</i> = 150), Silesian Breed (<i>n</i> = 23), Wielkopolski Breed (<i>n</i> = 52), and Thoroughbred (<i>n</i> = 16). Body measurements were performed on each horse using a measuring stick and tape. The actual body weight of the horses was measured with electronic scale. Statistical analysis was carried out separately for individual breeds of horses. In each of the research groups formulae were selected, the results of which were closest to the actual horse body weight readings. The use of formulae for body weight estimation can be useful in determining feed dosages and additives, medicines or deworming agents. Regular weight measurement is important for maintaining a healthy horse. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-97c3c29e1a1a4f2ab1325c65cc0b0aef2023-11-20T15:11:33ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152020-09-011010175010.3390/ani10101750Evaluation of the Accuracy of Horse Body Weight Estimation MethodsWanda Górniak0Martyna Wieliczko1Maria Soroko2Mariusz Korczyński3Department of Environment Hygiene and Animal Welfare, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chelmonskiego 38C, 51-630 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Environment Hygiene and Animal Welfare, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chelmonskiego 38C, 51-630 Wroclaw, PolandInstitute of Animal Breeding, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chelmonskiego 38C, 51-630 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Environment Hygiene and Animal Welfare, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chelmonskiego 38C, 51-630 Wroclaw, PolandMethods of estimating horse body weight using mathematical formulae have better accuracy than methods of reading body weight from measuring tape. The aim of the study was to evaluate established formulae for estimating horse body weight from data gathered using measurement tape. The research was conducted in a group of 299 adult horses and ponies of selected breeds: ponies (<i>n</i> = 58), Polish Noble Half Breed (<i>n</i> = 150), Silesian Breed (<i>n</i> = 23), Wielkopolski Breed (<i>n</i> = 52), and Thoroughbred (<i>n</i> = 16). Body measurements were performed on each horse using a measuring stick and tape. The actual body weight of the horses was measured with electronic scale. Statistical analysis was carried out separately for individual breeds of horses. In each of the research groups formulae were selected, the results of which were closest to the actual horse body weight readings. The use of formulae for body weight estimation can be useful in determining feed dosages and additives, medicines or deworming agents. Regular weight measurement is important for maintaining a healthy horse.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/10/1750horsesbreedbody weight estimationestimation formula |
| spellingShingle | Wanda Górniak Martyna Wieliczko Maria Soroko Mariusz Korczyński Evaluation of the Accuracy of Horse Body Weight Estimation Methods Animals horses breed body weight estimation estimation formula |
| title | Evaluation of the Accuracy of Horse Body Weight Estimation Methods |
| title_full | Evaluation of the Accuracy of Horse Body Weight Estimation Methods |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of the Accuracy of Horse Body Weight Estimation Methods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of the Accuracy of Horse Body Weight Estimation Methods |
| title_short | Evaluation of the Accuracy of Horse Body Weight Estimation Methods |
| title_sort | evaluation of the accuracy of horse body weight estimation methods |
| topic | horses breed body weight estimation estimation formula |
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