Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru
High-Andean Creole cattle represent a genetic resource with significant adaptive value in high-altitude ecosystems. In this study, 151 Creole cows from the provinces of Canas and Quispicanchis (Cusco, Peru) were evaluated to characterize their morphometry, calculate zoometric indices, and establish...
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| author | Ccalta Hancco, Ruth Huayta Arizaca, Rito Felipe Salcedo Quispe, Elvis Lizandro Valverde, Anthony Cucho Dolmos, Hernán Carlos Canaza-Cayo, Ali William Acuña Leiva, Alex Yony Estrada Cañari, Richard |
| author_browse | Acuña Leiva, Alex Yony Canaza-Cayo, Ali William Ccalta Hancco, Ruth Cucho Dolmos, Hernán Carlos Estrada Cañari, Richard Huayta Arizaca, Rito Felipe Salcedo Quispe, Elvis Lizandro Valverde, Anthony |
| author_facet | Ccalta Hancco, Ruth Huayta Arizaca, Rito Felipe Salcedo Quispe, Elvis Lizandro Valverde, Anthony Cucho Dolmos, Hernán Carlos Canaza-Cayo, Ali William Acuña Leiva, Alex Yony Estrada Cañari, Richard |
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| description | High-Andean Creole cattle represent a genetic resource with significant adaptive value in high-altitude ecosystems. In this study, 151 Creole cows from the provinces of Canas and Quispicanchis (Cusco, Peru) were evaluated to characterize their morphometry, calculate zoometric indices, and establish functional biotypes. Ten morphometric parameters were measured, and eight structural indices were calculated. Four differentiated biotypes were identified through the multivariate analysis and hierarchical clustering of quantitative variables (BI, BII, BIII, and BIV). Morphological differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05) and associated with different productive orientations. Biotype I showed greater thoracic development and a compact structure, which is compatible with intermediate beefaptitude; Biotype II exhibited more elongated proportions and a lower weight, indicating a dairy tendency; Biotype III stood out for its muscle mass, thoracic depth, and pelvic width, evidencing a clear beef orientation; and Biotype IV combined a higher weight, rectangular conformation, and wide pelvis, showing potential for beef production and ease of calving. Functional differentiation was supported by Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) and PERMANOVA tests. Correlations between morphometric variables and zoometric indices revealed anatomical patterns consistent with the productive functions proposed. The results highlight the morpho-functional diversity of Andean Creole cattle and their potential for conservation and improvement programs in extensive highland systems. |
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| spelling | INIA28342025-08-21T19:11:03Z Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru Ccalta Hancco, Ruth Huayta Arizaca, Rito Felipe Salcedo Quispe, Elvis Lizandro Valverde, Anthony Cucho Dolmos, Hernán Carlos Canaza-Cayo, Ali William Acuña Leiva, Alex Yony Estrada Cañari, Richard Creole cattle Morphometry Zoometric indices Biotypification High Andean livestock farming Ganado criollo Morfometría Índices zoométricos Biotipificación Ganadería altoandina https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.02.01 Perú; Peru; Características; Characteristics; Adaptado; Adaptive; Genetic resources; Recursos genéticos; Cows; Vacas High-Andean Creole cattle represent a genetic resource with significant adaptive value in high-altitude ecosystems. In this study, 151 Creole cows from the provinces of Canas and Quispicanchis (Cusco, Peru) were evaluated to characterize their morphometry, calculate zoometric indices, and establish functional biotypes. Ten morphometric parameters were measured, and eight structural indices were calculated. Four differentiated biotypes were identified through the multivariate analysis and hierarchical clustering of quantitative variables (BI, BII, BIII, and BIV). Morphological differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05) and associated with different productive orientations. Biotype I showed greater thoracic development and a compact structure, which is compatible with intermediate beefaptitude; Biotype II exhibited more elongated proportions and a lower weight, indicating a dairy tendency; Biotype III stood out for its muscle mass, thoracic depth, and pelvic width, evidencing a clear beef orientation; and Biotype IV combined a higher weight, rectangular conformation, and wide pelvis, showing potential for beef production and ease of calving. Functional differentiation was supported by Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) and PERMANOVA tests. Correlations between morphometric variables and zoometric indices revealed anatomical patterns consistent with the productive functions proposed. The results highlight the morpho-functional diversity of Andean Creole cattle and their potential for conservation and improvement programs in extensive highland systems. This research was conducted with funding from the following project: “Mejoramiento de los Servicios de Investigación y Transferencia de Tecnología en Ganadería Alto Andina en las Regiones: Apurímac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, Junín, Moquegua, Pasco, Puno y Tacna, 33 Distritos” CUI No. 2491159, of the Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria. 2025-08-21T19:11:03Z 2025-08-21T19:11:03Z 2025-08-20 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Ccalta, R.; Huayta Arizaca, R.F.; Salcedo Quispe, E.L.; Valverde, A.; Cucho Dolmos, H.C.; Canaza-Cayo, A.W.; Acuña Leiva, A.Y.; Estrada, R. Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru. Vet. Sci. 2025, 12, 782. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/vetsci12080782 2306-7381 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2834 https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12080782 eng urn:issn: 2306-7381 Veterinary Sciences info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ application/pdf application/pdf MDPI CH Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria Repositorio Institucional - INIA |
| spellingShingle | Creole cattle Morphometry Zoometric indices Biotypification High Andean livestock farming Ganado criollo Morfometría Índices zoométricos Biotipificación Ganadería altoandina https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.02.01 Perú; Peru; Características; Characteristics; Adaptado; Adaptive; Genetic resources; Recursos genéticos; Cows; Vacas Ccalta Hancco, Ruth Huayta Arizaca, Rito Felipe Salcedo Quispe, Elvis Lizandro Valverde, Anthony Cucho Dolmos, Hernán Carlos Canaza-Cayo, Ali William Acuña Leiva, Alex Yony Estrada Cañari, Richard Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru |
| title | Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru |
| title_full | Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru |
| title_fullStr | Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru |
| title_full_unstemmed | Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru |
| title_short | Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru |
| title_sort | morphometric characterization and zoometric indices of high andean creole cows from southern peru |
| topic | Creole cattle Morphometry Zoometric indices Biotypification High Andean livestock farming Ganado criollo Morfometría Índices zoométricos Biotipificación Ganadería altoandina https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.02.01 Perú; Peru; Características; Characteristics; Adaptado; Adaptive; Genetic resources; Recursos genéticos; Cows; Vacas |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2834 https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12080782 |
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