Comparison of Morphometric Measurements of Metacarpus in Different Sheep (Ovis aries L.) Breeds Using the Three‐Dimensional Scanner and Digital Caliper
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.70228
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background The metacarpus, one of the forelimb bones, is an important bone used in zooarchaeological studies and estimating shoulder height in sheep. Morphometric measurements were performed using different methods on the metacarpus of different… read more here.
Keywords: scanner; different sheep; digital caliper; morphometric measurements ... See more keywords
Application of growth models to different sheep breed types in South Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2019.08.002
Abstract: Abstract In order to determine the growth trends of seven sheep breeds that are popular in South African commercial production systems (Dohne Merino, Dormer, Dorper, Meatmaster, Merino, SA Mutton Merino and White Dorper), body weight… read more here.
Keywords: growth; different sheep; models different; model ... See more keywords