scholarly journals Genotype, gestation length, season, parity and sex effects on growth traits of two rabbit breeds and their crosses

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 717-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.S.A. Egena ◽  
G.N. Akpa ◽  
I.C. Alemede ◽  
A. Aremu
Keyword(s):  
Growth Traits ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
The Body ◽  
Gestation Length ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Season Of Birth ◽  
Trunk Length ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Sex Effects ◽  
Foundation Stock

One hundred and thirty rabbits were used to evaluate the effect of genotype, gestation length, season, parity and sex on growth traits of two breeds of rabbit and their crosses. The rabbit used for the experiment were breeds of the New Zealand White (NZW) and Chinchilla (CH) breed. Six breeding bucks (three/breed) and eighteen breeding does (nine/breed) served as the foundation stock. Traits measured include: body weight (BW), nose to shoulder length (NTS), shoulder to tail length (STL), heart girth (HG), trunk length (TL) and length of ear (LE). Results revealed that, BW of the rabbits were influenced (p<0.05) by genotype, gestation length and season. CH x (CH x NZW) progenies had better BW at 35-d and 49-d of age while NZW x CH progenies had better BW at 21-d of age. Kittens born late (32-34 days) had better BW at 21-d, 35-d and 49-d while kittens kindled during early dry season had better BW at 21-d, 35-d and 49-d. Genotype affected (p<0.05) all the body measurements at 21-d, 35-d and 49-d. Gestation length affected (p<0.05) all the body measurements except for NTS at 21-d and HG at 49-d respectively. Season of birth also influenced (p<0.05) all the body measurements except for LE 21-d. Parity and sex had no effect (p>0.05) on BW, NTS, STL, HG, TL and LE. It was concluded that genotype, gestation length and season influenced BW and body dimensions of the two breeds of rabbit and their crosses while parity and sex had no effect.

scholarly journals Sex effects and phenotypic correlation among growth traits in America standard Chinchilla rabbits in Southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
A. A. Adeoye
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Phenotypic Correlation ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Sex Effects ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Linear Body

Data on body weight and linear body measurements collected from 101 America StandardChinchilla rabbits comprised of 62 females and 39 males at eight weeks were used todetermine the effect of sex and phenotypic correlations among the growth traits. Theestimates were statistically (p<0.05) higher in the female compared with male in virtually all the traits considered except in the fore arm length. The values for body weight, body length, ear length, tail length, fore arm length, heart girth and abdominal circumference for females were 1.19 kg, 31.97 cm, 10.67 cm, 9.89 cm, 15.61 cm, 21.61 cm and 23.75 cm, respectively while the corresponding values for males were 0.88 kg, 28.00 cm, 10.44 cm, 8.95 cm, 14.74 cm, 19.62 cm and 21.67 cm. The correlation between body weight and the linear body measurements was positively significant (p<0.05 and p<0.001) and ranged between 0.301 and 0.951 in males while in females positive and significant correlations were found between body weight and body length (0.831), tail length (0.184), heart girth (0.788) and abdominal circumference (0.719). The correlations among the linear body measurements in the males ranged between 0.108 and 0.951 while in females it ranged between -0.235 and 0.681. The positive relationships between body weight and linear body measurements can be used as basis for body weight selection in both male and female rabbits

Predicting human dimensions in body images for automatic generation of female pants patterns

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (18) ◽  
pp. 3792-3801 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bingfei Gu ◽  
Xinhua Li ◽  
Yanhong Yan ◽  
Junqiang Su
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Models ◽  
Automatic Generation ◽  
Human Dimensions ◽  
Pattern Generation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Body Images ◽  
Production Time ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
The Relationship

This study proposed a method on how to obtain and predict body measurements from frontal and side images of a subject for the individualized pattern generation of women's pants. According to the relationship between front and back patterns and a body torso, 32 important pattern dimensions relevant to certain body dimensions were determined by the graphic flattening method. For the body dimensions (such as perimeters) that could not be directly extracted from the body images, the prediction models were established based on the available width and depth measurements. The body measurements from the body images of 425 subjects were compared with the corresponding manual measurements, which showed a good correlation between the automated and manual measurements. The tried-on test showed that the pants made with the generated patterns demonstrated good fitting effect at the important characteristic landmarks of a participating subject. This method can accelerate the pattern-making process for women's pants based on body measurements, reducing human efforts, costs and production time.

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 Etho-ecological aspects of the Natal (Francolinus natalensis) and the Swainson’s francolin (Francolinus swainsoni) in the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve, Orange Free State

1983 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-161
Author(s):  
C. W. Jubelius ◽  
O. B. Kok
Keyword(s):  
Food Supply ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
The Body ◽  
Free State ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Ecological Information ◽  
Ecological Aspects ◽  
Game Reserve ◽  
Population Structures ◽  
Age And Sex

Etho-ecological information on the Natal (Francolinus natalensis) and the Swainson’s francolin (F. swainsoni) was obtained in the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve, Orange Free State, for management purposes. Although captures of the two francolin species suggest population structures with unbalanced age and sex ratios, the phenomenon should perhaps be attributed to differential dominance at the constant food supply (cages with bait). Apart from the tail length of the Swainson’s francolin, the body dimensions of immatures are generally smaller than those of adults.

scholarly journals Correlation of milk intake and body weight with linear body measurements of white Fulani calves in semi-intensive system of management

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
B. I. Umoh ◽  
U. M. Okon ◽  
J. S. Ekpo
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
Neck Circumference ◽  
The Body ◽  
Milk Intake ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
White Fulani ◽  
Linear Body ◽  
Intensive System

Body weight of animals in the rural areas has not been accurately ascertained due to lack of accurate measurement scales, hence this experiment. The study was conducted to determine the correlation between milk intake and body weight with linear body measurements in white Fulani calves raised in semi-intensive system of management. A total of seven (7) white Fulani calves managed semi-intensively was used for the study. The experiment lasted 12 weeks. The overall mean±SEM value for milk intake, body weight, neck circumference, neck length, body length, body circumference, girth circumference, height at wither and tail length were 1.20±0.40g, 5.18±1.02kg, 21.54±0.66cm, 13.23±0.21cm, 28.36±0.31cm, 36.41±0.43cm, 35.84±0.37cm, 35.87±0.43cm and 23.43±0.39cm respectively. There was significant (P<0.05) effect of lactation stage on all body measurements taken except for neck circumference and tail length. Correlation between all body pairs of measurements were high, positive and highly significant (P<0.05). The highest correlation was recorded for body length, body circumference, girth circumference and height at wither. Linear function provided the best fit for milk intake weight and linear body measurements indicating that body measurements can be used for selection and the estimation of body weight in the fields where accurate scales are not usually available. It is recommended that any of the body measurement parameters could be used in the estimation of the body weight. Also, an improvement of non-genetic factor such as nutrition and general husbandry of the animal as much as possible will bring about improvement in the body parameters as well as maintaining the animal's physiological balance.

III. Physical characteristics of Yemenite and Kurdish Jews in Israel

1973 ◽  
Vol 266 (876) ◽  
pp. 101-112 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
The Body ◽  
Skin Colour ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Southwest Asia ◽  
Jewish Women ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Longitudinal Measurements ◽  
Yemenite Jews ◽  
Number Of Individuals

The body measurements and skin colour of samples of Israeli Jews aged 20 to 30, born in the Yemen and in Kurdistan, are reported. The Jews from Kurdistan (‘Kurdish Jews’) were significantly larger than the Jews from the Yemen (‘Yemenite Jews’) in the majority of body dimensions. The groups differed more in transverse than in longitudinal measurements; there were small differences between them in skeletal shape. The Kurdish Jews were heavier than the Yemenite Jews; an appreciable number of individuals (particularly among the Kurdish females) were ‘overweight’ by British or American standards for height and age. Excess mass among the Kurdish Jewish women appeared to be largely due to fat, but among the men was probably due to muscle. The Yemenite Jews were darker skinned than the Kurdish Jews, but not as dark as Africans. The Kurdish Jews were darker than Europeans, and both groups had similar reflectance curves to other populations in southwest Asia. These results are discussed in relation to the genetic, nutritional, and occupational circumstances of the samples.

scholarly journals Morphological Features and Growth Traits of Half Sib Local Pabna Calves up to Yearling Stages

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A.I. Talukder ◽  
M. Shahjahan ◽  
S. Munira ◽  
S. Rahman ◽  
A.K.F.H. Bhuiyan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
The Body ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Newborn Calves

Background: Usually morphological features and growth traits are used in breed characterization. The research was performed to reveal the phenotypic and growth traits of half sib local Pabna calves up to yearling stages and to reveal their association with selection regarding body size and morphological features. Methods: Data of phenotypic measures from both body and head parts and growth traits were collected from 18 and 22 half sib Pabna calves, respectively. The body weight of newborn calves and respective dams were recorded separately. Each calf was allowed to drink 10% of milk for individual’s body weight from respective dam twice per day at calf shed.Result: Linear increasing trend observed in all morphological features from birth to yearling stages for both body and head characteristics of Pabna calves in which heart girth (63.33±1.31 cm at birth and 91.83±2.18 cm at pre-weaning), wither height (84.17±0.60 cm at pre-weaning), carpal circumference (10.50±0.50 cm at birth), mouth circumference (21.33±0.33 cm at birth and 26.58 cm at pre-weaning) and head length (30.08±0.99 cm at pre-weaning) had significant differences (p less than 0.05) in male calves compare to female. The effect of calves’ birth weight deferred significantly (p less than 0.05) for body length, heart girth, abdominal circumference, wither height and tail length in the calves’ group having ≥20 kg of birth weight compare to less than 20 kg. Body weight of Pabna calves also showed linear fashion from birth (19.56±2.11 kg) to yearling stages (112.33±3.30 kg) including moderate correlation at first (53%) and twelfth (48%) month and weak at weaning (7%) stages. The sex and birth weight of calf had significant effects (p less than 0.05) up to pre-weaning stage of calf but its continuation was not followed up to yearling stages.

scholarly journals The Relationship between the Body Measurements of Cows and the Growth Traits of their Calves in Japanese Black Cattle

1994 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 334-339
Author(s):  
Keigo KUCHIDA ◽  
Kazuyoshi CHIBA ◽  
Toshihiro YAMAGISHI ◽  
Hiroshi UCHIDA ◽  
Akira NISHIDA
Keyword(s):  
Growth Traits ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Japanese Black Cattle ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Morphometric Characterization And Relationship Of Body Weight With Linear Body Measurements In Black Bengal Buck

1970 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
AHMS Sylvia Rahman ◽  
MAMY Khandoker ◽  
SS Husain ◽  
AS Apu ◽  
A Mondal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Morphometric Characterization

The present study was conducted at the Artificial Insemination Center, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh to record the Black Bengal bucks morphology and to relate body weight with different body measurements. A total of 22 Black Bengal bucks of different ages were taken and were divided into six age groups (0, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 months). The body weight of Black Bengal bucks at 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 months of age were 1.21 ± 0.12, 4.26 ± 0.25, 7.68 ± 0.31, 12.76 ± 0.42, 16.56 ± 0.57 and 21.82 ± 0.70 kg respectively. Age had a significant effect (P<0.05) on heart girth, body length and height at wither (P<0.05) except the measurement of height at wither at 0 and 3 months. The measurement of fore and hind leg length, head length and width, ear length and breadth and also tail length differed significantly (P<0.05) between the age groups. The average scrotal circumferences (SC) were recorded as 4.85 ± 0.22, 10.35 ± 0.39, 15.42 ± 0.34, 18.05 ± 0.24, 19.72 ± 0.33 and 20.83 ± 0.41 cm at 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 months of age, respectively and differed significantly (P<0.05) with the advancement of age. Animals of the same age group supposed to be similar in conformation. Body weight was highly correlated (P<0.01) with heart girth (0.94), body length (0.95) and height at wither (0.96). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v37i2.9876 BJAS 2008; 37(2): 8-16

Individualizing women’s suit patterns using body measurements from two-dimensional images

2016 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 669-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bingfei Gu ◽  
Guolian Liu ◽  
Bugao Xu
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Models ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Subjective Test ◽  
Visual Evaluation ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Clothing Fit ◽  
Body Shapes ◽  
2D Images

The goal of this study was to develop an approach that could automatically generate the customized patterns for women’s suits based on the body measurements taken from two-dimensional (2D) frontal and side images of a subject. The 26 important pattern dimensions relevant to certain body dimensions were first chosen, and the mapping relationships between the body and pattern dimensions were then established for pattern alterations. For the body dimensions (e.g. girths) that could not be directly measured in the 2D images, prediction models were created based on the available width and depth measurements. The body measurements from the 2D images (auto-measurements) of 295 subjects were compared with the corresponding manual measurements, which showed a good correlation between the auto and manual measurements. The try-on test of five suits made with the altered patterns demonstrated the good fitting effects of the customized suits at important characteristic landmarks of five participating subjects through a visual evaluation. The subjective test also showed a satisfactory result of clothing fit under five different postures. Since this pattern-making method is originated from the relationship between the features of a human body and the elements of a pattern prototype, the generated patterns are individualized by unique body shapes to attain a good fit. This method can also accelerate the pattern-making process, reducing human efforts, costs, and production time.

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