The estimation of live weight of Nigerian cattle from linear body measurements

Compares the efficiency of the modified Johnson Formula and the Hearth Girth Scale methods of weight estimation in cattle using the Sokoto Gudali Zebu, the N'Dama and the Muturu breeds of Nigeria. Compares results with previous work on zebu and European cattle.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ross, J.G.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1958
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66710
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spelling CGSpace667102023-06-12T17:10:25Z The estimation of live weight of Nigerian cattle from linear body measurements Ross, J.G. cattle body measurements Compares the efficiency of the modified Johnson Formula and the Hearth Girth Scale methods of weight estimation in cattle using the Sokoto Gudali Zebu, the N'Dama and the Muturu breeds of Nigeria. Compares results with previous work on zebu and European cattle. 1958 2015-06-05T12:17:17Z 2015-06-05T12:17:17Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66710 en Limited Access Ross, J.G. 1958. The estimation of live weight of Nigerian cattle from linear body measurements. Bulletin of Epizootic Diseases of Africa 6: 353-356.
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body measurements
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The estimation of live weight of Nigerian cattle from linear body measurements
title The estimation of live weight of Nigerian cattle from linear body measurements
title_full The estimation of live weight of Nigerian cattle from linear body measurements
title_fullStr The estimation of live weight of Nigerian cattle from linear body measurements
title_full_unstemmed The estimation of live weight of Nigerian cattle from linear body measurements
title_short The estimation of live weight of Nigerian cattle from linear body measurements
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body measurements
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