Relationship between body weight and scrotal circumference in growing Pelibuey sheep raised under tropical conditions

Relationship between body weight and scrotal circumference in growing Pelibuey sheep raised under tropical conditions

ABSTRACT The body weight (BW) of an animal is a vital economic trait that might help in decision-making in the handling of animals. The objective of the present study was to develop equations for the prediction of BW in Pelibuey sheep using scrotal circumference (SC). The BW (23.40 ± 6.96 kg) and SC...

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Main Authors: M.A. Ramírez-Bautista, A.A. Cruz-Tamayo, M.Á. Gastélum-Delgado, J.A. Aguilar-Quiñónez, T.L. Tyasi, A.L.C. Gurgel, R.A. García-Herrera, A. J. Chay-Canul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 2023-06-01
Series:Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
Subjects:
body weight estimation
Pelibuey lambs
mathematical models
regression models
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