Morphometric and carcass characteristics of Jaunpuri breed of goats

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dharmendra Kumar ◽  
V. K. Singh ◽  
Alok Kumar Yadav ◽  
Amit Kumar Jha ◽  
Jitendra Singh
Keyword(s):  
Body Length ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Average Body Length ◽  
Average Body

The present study was undertaken to observe morphometric and carcass characteristics of Jaunpuri goat. The survey plan was conducted in two districts viz. Allahabad and Jaunpur of its native tracts in Uttar Pradesh. The overall average body weights of male goats of the age groups 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 and above12 months were observed as 5.50±0.327, 12.07±0.598, 19.62±0.738, 21.92±0.571 and 30.44±0.978 kg respectively. The overall average body length of male goats of the age groups 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, and above 12 months were observed as 38.63±1.762, 48.55±2.090, 58.77±0.652, 67.23±0.777 and 67.56±0.747 cm. The overall average height of male goats of the age groups 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 and above 12 months were observed as 41.63±1.945, 53.36±2.094, 66.23±1.051, 72.69±0.664 and 72.31±0.893 cm, respectively. The corresponding values for females were 44.24±0.825, 50.38±0.836, 62.81±0.466, 69.14±0.387 and 69.00±0.691 cm. The mean value of horn size of male goats of the age groups 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 and above 12 months were observed as 1.94±0.346, 2.73±0.449, 5.54±0.584,5.85±0.696 and 7.56±0.381 cm respectively. The respective averages for females were 1.77±0.171, 2.60±0.173, 4.94±0.322, 6.53±0.424 and 6.79±0.421 cm. The results revealed no significant differences in average slaughter weight between the sexes of the same age groups but it varied significantly (P less than 0.05) in different age groups like 6, 9 and 12 month of age.

scholarly journals Time-to-Boundary Function to Study the Development of Upright Stance Control in Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Carmen D'Anna ◽  
Maurizio Schmid ◽  
Andrea Scorza ◽  
Salvatore A. Sciuto ◽  
Luisa Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Boundary Function ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Upright Stance ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spatio Temporal

Background: The development of postural control across the primary school time horizon is a complex process, which entails biomechanics modifications, the maturation of cognitive ability and sensorimotor organization, and the emergence of anticipatory behaviour. Postural stability in upright stance has been thus object of a multiplicity of studies to better characterize postural control in this age span, with a variety of methodological approaches. The analysis of the Time-to-Boundary function (TtB), which specifies the spatiotemporal proximity of the Centre of Pressure (CoP) to the stability boundaries in the regulation of posture in upright stance, is among the techniques used to better characterize postural stability in adults, but, as of now, it has not yet been introduced in developmental studies. The aim of this study was thus to apply this technique to evaluate the development of postural control in a sample population of primary school children. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, upright stance trials under eyes open and eyes closed were administered to 107 healthy children, divided into three age groups (41 for Seven Years' Group, Y7; 38 for Nine Years' Group, Y9; 28 for Eleven Years' Group, Y11). CoP data were recorded to calculate the Time-to-Boundary function (TtB), from which four spatio-temporal parameters were extracted: the mean value and the standard deviation of TtB minima (Mmin, Stdmin), and the mean value and the standard deviation of the temporal distance between two successive minima (Mdist, Stddist). Results: With eyes closed, Mmin and Stdmin significantly decreased and Mdist and Stddist increased for the Y7 group, at Y9 Mmin significantly decreased and Stddist increased, while no effect of vision resulted for Y11. Regarding age groups, Mmin was significantly higher for Y9 than Y7, and Stdmin for Y9 was higher than both Y7 and Y11; Mdist and Stddist resulted higher for Y11 than for Y9. Conclusion: From the combined results from the spatio-temporal TtB parameters, it is suggested that, at 9 years, children look more efficient in terms of exploring their limits of stability than at 7, and at 11 the observed TtB behaviour hints at the possibility that, at that age, they have almost completed the maturation of postural control in upright stance, also in terms of integration of the spatio-temporal information.

​Impact of Extreme Hot Environmental Temperature Period on Marker Enzymes of Carbohydrate Metabolism in Non-descript Sheep from Arid Tracts of Rajasthan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anandita Srivastava ◽  
Nalini Kataria
Keyword(s):  
Carbohydrate Metabolism ◽  
Environmental Temperature ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Extreme Temperature ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Marker Enzymes ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Enzymes Of Carbohydrate Metabolism

Background: The present investigation was envisaged to find out the impact of extreme hot environmental temperature period (ETP) on marker enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism in male and female non-descript sheep of various age groups i.e. 4 to 13 months from arid tracts of Rajasthan. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PDH) and malate dehydrogenase (MDH) marker enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism were considered for study. Methods: During the period October 2016-June 2017 blood samples were collected to harvest sera for spectrophotometric method from 240 healthy animals selected from private slaughter house during moderate and extreme hot environmental temperature periods (ETPs). The mean values of markers attained during moderate ETP were reckoned as the control. It was 10.00 ± 0.10 UL-1 and 42.00±1.00 respectively. Conclusion: The mean value of MDH was significantly (p≤0.05) higher while G-6-PDH significantly (p≤0.05) lowers during extreme hot temperature in comparison to moderate period. Therefore, it could be concluded that variations in enzyme markers were associated with changes in environmental temperatures. Probably ETP were able to produce a profound effect on carbohydrate metabolism in sheep. Therfore it can be suggested that during the period of extreme temperature balanced ration must be provided to the animal along with proper management to decrease the severity of temperature impact.

A Method of Calculating Body Lengths from Otolith Measurements for Pacific Halibut and its Application to Portlock-Albatross Grounds Data between 1935 and 1957

1962 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Morris Southward
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Growth Patterns ◽  
Commercial Fishery ◽  
Young Fish ◽  
Pacific Halibut ◽  
Average Body Length ◽  
Average Body

A change in growth rate of the halibut from the Portlock-Albatross grounds has occurred since the early 1930's. It is possible to measure this change in growth by studying the otoliths of fish taken by the commercial fishery in subsequent years. The calculation of body lengths from otolith measurements has provided a technique of reconstructing the growth patterns of each year-class. This method has been tested using the otoliths of recovered tagged halibut. The percentage deviations from average body length at each age demonstrate an increase in average length with time over the period 1920–1956. This increase is not exhibited among young fish of ages 1 through 4; it starts approximately with age 5 and continues throughout the older ages, where it is pronounced.

STUDIES ON THE INFLUENCE OF AGE ON OESTROGENS IN POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN WITH ATROPHIC ENDOMETRIUM AND NORMAL LIVER FUNCTION

1969 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.-J. Procopé ◽  
H. Adlercreutz
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Normal Liver ◽  
Time Lapse ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Vaginal Smear ◽  
Normal Liver Function ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Post Menopausal ◽  
Considerable Individual Variation

ABSTRACT A group of 104 post-menopausal women, who were at least 50 years old and with a time lapse of at least 2 years since the last menstruation, were investigated for their urinary oestrogen content. All the women had an atrophic endometrium as judged by histological investigation of a biopsy specimen. In 66 of the subjects the mean value of the karyopyknotic and eosinophilic indices in the vaginal smear was also calculated. The women, whose ages ranged from 50 to 79 years, were divided into 6 age groups. The median values for the excretion of oestrone, oestradiol, oestriol and total oestrogens and the mean karyopyknotic and eosinophilic indices for all age groups were very constant though there was considerable individual variation. It was also shown that the median values for all subjects were practically identical with those of 57 ovariectomized women reported in a previous study. It is concluded that in the majority of post-menopausal women with atrophic endometrium the ovarian contribution to the production of oestrogens is insignificant. It can also be concluded that with increasing age the normal liver does not significantly change the metabolism of oestrogens in post-menopausal women, as judged by the excretion of oestrone, oestradiol and oestriol, and the oestrogenic effect on the vaginal smear.

scholarly journals Consumers' willingness to pay for ethical attributes

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 706-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Wei Mai
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Level Of Consciousness ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The One ◽  
Additional Value

Purpose – In recent years, there has been a big increase in the use of ethical attributes as marketing appeals. The purpose of this paper is to examine consumers’ willingness to pay for three selected ethical attributes, namely “Organic”, “Recyclable Packaging” and “Fairtrade” in monetary terms. Design/methodology/approach – A modified choice-based experimental design with manipulation of the key constructs was used to estimate the mean value of how much consumers are willing to pay for the selected attributes attached to a box of premium chocolates. The results are based on the responses of a total of 208 consumers. Findings – Of the three attributes, “Recyclable Packaging” has the strongest influence on the purchase decision, although this attribute generates the least additional value. The aggregated result shows that although consumers are willing to pay more for the product with ethical attributes than the one that is without, still around a half of them are not willing to pay more. In terms of demographics, the results show no significant differences between the two genders or different age groups in their willingness to pay for ethical attributes. As might be expected, willingness to pay was correlated with the level of consciousness of the ethical attributes. Originality/value – The findings of this study help management to think practically about the value consumers willing to pay for the selected attributes. The results show a significant synergy in a combination of ethical attributes in products.

scholarly journals Assessment of the TMJ Dysfunction Using the Computerized Facebow Analysis of Selected Parameters

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Kijak ◽  
Danuta Lietz-Kijak ◽  
Bogumiła Frączak ◽  
Zbigniew Śliwiński ◽  
Jerzy Margielewicz
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Function Test ◽  
The Mean

The Purpose of the Paper.Qualitative and quantitative analysis of selected parameters of mandible movements, electronically registered in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and healthy ones.Material. Function test of the mandible movements was conducted in 175 patients. Gender distribution was 143 women and 32 men, aged 9 to 84.Methods. The studied population, after accurate clinical examination, was divided into age groups with the range of five years. All the patients had Zebris JMA computerized facebow examination done, according to the generally accepted principles and procedures.Results.Mean values of mouth opening calculated to 45.6 mm in healthy group and 37.6 mm in TMJ dysfunction group. Mean length of condylar path amounted to39±7% of the maximum value of mouth opening in the group of healthy people,44±11% in the case of muscle-based disorders, and35±11% with joint-based. The mean value of the condylar path inclination oscillated in the range of 25° to 45°.Conclusions. The ratio of length of the condylar path to the size of mouth opening may be a significant value characterising the type and degree of intensification of the TMJ dysfunctions.

Prediction of body weights of Nellore sheep under field condition

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Rani ◽  
B. Ekambaram ◽  
B. Punya Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Body ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Chest Girth ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Nellore Sheep

Data on 1350 Nellore sheep of 2, 4, 6 and 8-teeth age, reared under field conditions in 12 mandals of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh were utilized for development of prediction equations and study the phenotypic association among body measurements and body weights. The coefficients of correlation between body weight with the height at withers, chest girth, paunch girth, hip width and body length were positive and high in magnitude in both males and females in majority of the age groups studied. Step-down regression equations were fitted to predict the body weight based on biometrical measurements at different ages. The height at withers, chest girth, paunch girth, hip width and body length have contributed significantly to the expression of body weights at the majority of the ages studied. High coefficient of determination (R2) value was observed in males at 6 and 8-teeth age as 88 per cent, while in females 50 per cent at 2-teeth age.

The Muzaffarnagari sheep, a mutton breed in India

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 19-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Mandal ◽  
L.B. Singh ◽  
P.K. Rout
Keyword(s):  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Body Growth ◽  
Sheep Breed ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feed Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
High Feed ◽  
Average Body

SummaryThe Muzaffarnagari is the largest and heaviest sheep breed of India. It is well adapted to the hot humid irrigated regions. This breed is generally found in the Muzaffarnagari, Bulandshahr, Saharanpur, Meerut, Bijnor and Dehradun districts of Uttar Pradesh and in some parts of Delhi and Haryana. The fast body growth coupled with high feed conversion efficiency are the main characteristics of this breed. The animals are medium to large in size, having slight convex face lines. The coat is generally white and dense but relatively coarse and the head is large with long and drooping ears. Both male and females are polled. The tail is very long and extends to the fetlock joint. The average body weights at birth, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of age were 3.49±0.04, 15±0.20, 26.5±3.56, 30.4&0.40 and 33.4±0.46 kg, respectively.

CHARACTERIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE MALPURA SHEEP BREED

1995 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 75-82
Author(s):  
S. C. Mehta ◽  
P. K. Vij ◽  
B. K. Joshi ◽  
R. Sahai ◽  
A. E. Nivsarkar
Keyword(s):  
Body Length ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Face Width ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Face Length ◽  
Chest Girth

SUMMARYObservations were recorded on morphological characteristics, body weights and body measurements of 344 Malpura sheep belonging to nine age groups during a survey conducted in 18 randomly selected villages of three blocks of the Chittorgarh district of Rajastha. The body weights at birth, 1, 3, 6 and 9 months and adult weight averaged 3.3, 6.7±0.88, 12.9±0.71, 16.4±0.71, 21.0±1.00 and 31.4 kg respectively. Height, body length, chest girth, paunch girth, face length, face width, tail length and ear length of adult Malpura sheep averaged 63.6, 66.8, 77.1, 80.9, 20.7, 9.8, 30.3 and 6.3 cm respectively. Sex of the animal had significant effect on weight, height, body length and chest girth at 8 teeth stage. Phenotypic correlations of body weight with height, chest girth and paunch girth ranged from 0.76±0.04 to 0.88±0.03 and regression of weight on these body measurements ranged from 0.63±0.02 to 0.98±0.05.

scholarly journals ON BIOLOGY OF SOCKEYE SALMON ONCORHYNCHGUS NERKA FROM THE ZHUPANOVA RIVER (EAST KAMCHATKA)

2018 ◽  
Vol 193 ◽  
pp. 78-87
Author(s):  
V. F. Bugaev ◽  
I. V. Tiller
Keyword(s):  
Body Length ◽  
Sockeye Salmon ◽  
Russian Far East ◽  
Pink Salmon ◽  
Far East ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Body ◽  
The North ◽  
Salmon Population ◽  
The Mean

Runs and escapements of sockeye salmon to the Zhupanova River have increased since 1985 with the run of 10.63 . 103 ind. instead of 1.45 . 103 ind. in 1960–1984, on average. The increasing was reasoned by change of the pink salmon odd year-classes domination in West Kamchatka to domination of even year-classes after the extremely high escapement in 1983. In 2005–2006, the sockeye salmon stock in the Zhupanova River became even more higher that continues till nowadays (runs of 68.20 . 103 ind. in 2005–2017, on average). This growth corresponds with general increasing of the pacific salmons abundance in the Russian Far East as the result of favorable environmental and feeding conditions in the North Pacific. General biological indices (age, body length and weight, maturity, fecundity) of mature sockeye salmon originated from the Zhupanova River are presented on the data of commercial catches in the sea in 1999–2017. The sockeye salmon population from this river has 11 age groups. The age group 1.3 is the most abundant and associated with the age groups 1.2 and 1.4. Majority of sockeye in the catches from the Zhupanova has the age 1.3 (on average 66.2 % in 1999–2017). Besides, returns of underyearlings with age 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4, and the fish with age 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, and 3.3 are detected. The body length and weight are similar for all age groups of sockeye salmon: for males/females the mean length is 57.56/57.70 cm, mean weight is 2.69/2.62 kg. The mean males:females ratio is 44.7 : 55.3. The mean absolute fecundity is 4121 eggs. In opposite of sockeye salmon in some rivers of East Kamchatka, the population of the Zhupanova has no negative year-to-year trend of the body length or weight.

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