Using Pelvic Areas and Linear Body Measurements in the Selection for Reduced Dystocia Rates in Sussex Heifers
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DOI: 10.18805/ijar.b-1303
Abstract: Background: Dystocia in cattle is a global problem which causes many health issues and economical losses in the beef cattle industry. However, to the greatest of our knowledge, use of pelvic areas and linear body… read more here.
Keywords: linear body; pelvic areas; sussex heifers; body measurements ... See more keywords
Classification and regression tree analysis to predict calving ease in Sussex heifers using pelvic area dimensions and morphological traits
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DOI: 10.5455/javar.2021.h499
Abstract: Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between pelvic measurements, namely pelvic height (PH), pelvic area (PA), and pelvic width, and linear body measurement traits, such as hindquarters width, rump length… read more here.
Keywords: pelvic area; calving ease; classification regression; sussex heifers ... See more keywords