Short article
Zoometry and prediction equations for the estimation of body weight in Corriedale ewes
Published 2017-09-27
Keywords
- correlation,
- abdominaetel perimr,
- prediction equations,
- sheep
How to Cite
Canaza-Cayo, A. W. ., Beltrán Barriga, P. A., Gallegos Rojas, E. ., & Mayta Quispe, J. . (2017). Zoometry and prediction equations for the estimation of body weight in Corriedale ewes. Revista De Investigaciones Altoandinas - Journal of High Andean Research, 19(3), 313-318. https://doi.org/10.18271/ria.2017.296
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between body weight and body measurements of Corriedale sheep and get through these simple measurements in live animal models to predict weight. It was used 100 animals. There was a high correlation (r> 0.60) of body weight with body measurements, and the abdominal perimeter (PA) which showed greater correlation. It can be predicted body weight using the following equation: PV= -62.057 + 0.452PA + 0.222LoC + 0.557AH + 0.658LC + 0.578AL, resulting in a coefficient of determination of 0.76.
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