scholarly journals Predicting body weight from body measurements of pre-pubertal Ayrshire heifers

1996 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Päivi Mäntysaari
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Actual Body ◽  
Body Length ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Actual Body Weight ◽  
Feeding Level ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between heart girth, wither height, body length and body weight in 3- to 9.5-month-old pre-pubertal Finnish Ayrshire heifers gaining 600-650 g/d was analysed (experiment I). Regression analysis showed that heart girth was the trait most highly correlated to body weight (R2 = 0.969). Including body length or wither height as a second term in the regression, increased R2 values only slightly. When the relationship between heart girth and body weight was used to predict the body weight of heifers reared at two feeding levels (experiment II), the precision of prediction was affected by the plane of nutrition. Actual body weight for a given heart girth was slightly higher on the high than on the low feeding level. It is, nevertheless, concluded that the equations presented in the paper can be used to estimate accurately the body weight of pre-pubertal (95-140-cm heart girth) Ayrshire heifers gaining 550-700 g/d.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KORELASI DAN REGRESI ANTARA UKURAN-UKURAN TUBUH DENGAN BOBOT BADAN SAPI BRAHMAN CROSS (BX) BETINA DI KPT MAJU SEJAHTERA DESA TRIMULYO, KECAMATAN TANJUNG BINTANG, KABUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-104
Author(s):  
Obet Yanto ◽  
Muhammad Dima Iqbal Hamdani ◽  
Dian Kurniawati ◽  
Sulastri Sulastri
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Body Measurement ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to determine the Correlation and the regression equation between body measurements and body weight of Brahman Cross (BX) Cow in KPT Maju Sejahtera Trimulyo village, Tanjung Bintang District, Lampung Selatan Regency. This research was conducted in July 2020. The data obtained were analyzed using simple and multiple regression analysis using the help of the Excel program. The material used in this study were 32 Brahman Cross (BX) Cow aged 2-3 years. The results of this study indicated that the average of Body Weight (BW), Chest Circumference (CC), Body Length (BL), and Shoulder height (SH) were 472.66 � 53.59 kg, 179.95 � 7, 95 cm, 132.49 � 6.39 cm, 127.95 � 3.08 cm, respectively. The correlation value between CC, BL, SH with BB were 0.764, 0.448, and 0.551, respectively. These results indicated that CC, BL, SH, have a positive relationship with BW. The regression equation resulting from the relationship between body weight and body size CC, BL, SH to BW with the value of determination (R2) and significance (P?0.05) was 0.607 (60.7%) with the regression equation BW = -674.003 + 4.314 CC + 1.247 BL + 1.602 SH. Keywords: Brahman Cross, Body Measurement, Correlation and Regression

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

scholarly journals Correlation and regression analysis of the body measurements of the Doro Ncanga Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) reared extensively in the Savanna of Mount Tambora Dompu Regency, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Husni Husni ◽  
Maskur Maskur ◽  
Chairussyuhur Arman
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Bubalus Bubalis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Predictive Equations ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Highly Correlated

The objectives of the present study were examined the correlation and regression of body measurements of the Doro Ncanga buffaloes in the Savanna of Mount Tambora Dompu Regency, Indonesia. A total of 339 animals were used in this study. In female, body weight (BW) was found to be significantly (p<0.05) correlated with body length (BL), the degree of correlation increased from 0-6 (r=0.319) to 13-24 months (r=0.394), thereafter decreased at >36 months (r=0.160). The BW was not significantly correlated with height at wither (HW) for all 5 age groups. However, BW and heart girth (HG) were highly correlated (p<0.01) between age groups 0-6 (r=0.967) and >36 months (r=0.978). The BL was significantly (p<0.01) correlated with HW from 0-6 to 13-24 months of age, except for 25-36 months of age. The correlation between BL and HG was highly significant (p<0.01) at 0-6 (r=0.427) and 13-24 (0.371) months of age, then decreased with the increase of age. The HW had no strong correlation with HG  at all groups. Regression model of BW changes with HG was predictable with R2 values ranged from 0.896 to 0.957. In male, BW had a strong correlations with HG for age groups 0-6 (r=0.979) and 7-12 months (r=0.972). The BL and HW were not highly correlated with BW at all groups. However, BW was significantly (p<0.01) correlated with HG for age groups 0-6 (r=0.979) and 7-12 months (r=0.972). Their R2 values were 0.958 and 0.945, respectively. A highly significant (p<0.01) correlations were also observed between BL and HW for age groups 0-6 months (r=0.677)and 7-12 months (0.462). The  R2 values were 0.458 and 0.214 for the two different age groups, respectively. The estimates of coefficient of determinations and predictive equations show that HG alone could be used to predict BW of female and male Doro Ncanga buffalo at different age groups.

INFLUENCE OF BREED, BIRTH DATE, AGE AND BODY WEIGHT ON LINEAR BODY MEASUREMENTS OF GROWING RAMS MAINTAINED IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

1984 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. N. B. SHRESTHA ◽  
D. P. HEANEY ◽  
P. S. FISER ◽  
G. A. LANGFORD
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Birth Date ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Linear Body

Heart girth (HG), body length (BL), leg length (LL), metacarpal circumference (MC), withers height (WH) and hook width (HW) of 233 growing rams of three synthetic strains, Suffolk and Finnsheep breeds were measured at 6, 8 and 10 mo of age. Thereafter, subsequent measurements were taken at 11–13 mo, 18–21 mo and 23–25 mo of age. Breed, birth period (hysterectomy derived birth date), age of ram and body weight (BW) had important effects (P < 0.05) on linear body measurements, whereas age of dam did not (P > 0.05). Significant effects of litter size on HG and BL were observed at 6 and 8 mo of age, respectively. All linear body measurements increased from 6 to 21 mo of age, whereas BL, WH and HW continued to increase to 25 mo. Rams of Strain 1, developed as a synthetic sire strain, with a large proportion of Suffolk background were generally similar to the Suffolk rams in all body measurements except for HG which was significantly larger than in Suffolk rams. The Finnsheep rams had smaller HG, BL, MC and HW than the synthetic strains and Suffolk rams, whereas LL and WH of the Finnsheep and Suffolk rams were similar. Rams of Strains 2 and 3, developed as synthetic dam strains with 50 percent Finnsheep background, were similar in body measurements. The synthetic dam strains did not differ from Strain 1 and/or Suffolk with respect to HG, BL, WH and HW. However, Suffolk rams had larger MC and shorter LL compared to those of the Strain 2 and 3 rams. Birth period had a significant effect on HG, BL, LL and MC, but no consistent trend with age of ram was apparent. Linear body measurements were positively correlated with each other and with body weight; however, the relationship varied as rams progressed in age. The importance of breed, birth date, age of ram and body weight on body measurements and the requirements for appropriate adjustments is emphasized. Key words: Sheep, body measurements, breed, birth date, age of ram

Implications of Body Weight Calculations for Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 5445-5445
Author(s):  
Lijo Simpson ◽  
Robert C. Wolfe ◽  
Dennis A. Gastineau ◽  
William J. Hogan ◽  
Shaji Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Actual Body ◽  
Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Actual Body Weight ◽  
Cell Dose ◽  
Ideal Body

Abstract Background: Obesity is a prevalent health problem and significant heterogeneity is seen in the body weight and BMI among adult patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT). At least two critical steps of the SCT are influenced by the body weight. Stem cell collection targets are usually determined based on the actual body weight and conditioning chemotherapy doses are usually determined based on corrected ideal body weight. One could hypothesize that since the stem cells home to bone marrow, the ideal body weight (IBW) being based on the height may be a better indicator of the stem cell numbers required rather than the actual body weight (ABW). Since chemotherapy doses are calculated based on corrected ideal body weight, and the volume of distribution is higher in obese patients, these patients may have decreased drug exposure and hence a higher risk of progression. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the engraftment kinetics and response outcome of 306 SCTs done at our institution between March 1998 and October 2001. These included patients who had undergone SCT for multiple myeloma (46%), NHL (34%), HD (6%) and AL amyloidosis (14%). Body weight, height, stem cell dose and engraftment data was obtained from medical records. The stem cell dose received was calculated based on their ABW as well as IBW and correlated with the time to white cell and platelet engraftment. We also evaluated the effect of BMI on the progression free survival after the stem cell transplant using various cut offs. Results: The mean (range) for the ABW, IBW and BMI were 46.6 kg to 189 Kg; 45.5 kg to 94 kg; and 17.5 to 55.8 respectively. Using logistic regression, we estimated the ability of CD34 cell dose by actual and ideal body weight to predict the likelihood of platelet engraftment (50,000) by day 21 post transplant. The coefficients using both the doses were very similar (.391 for ideal and 0.361 for actual). Using Receiver operating characteristic analysis (ROC analysis); we determined the stem cell dose cutoff that best predicted for failure to engraft neutrophils by 21 days post transplantation, median CD34 dose by ABW of 3.6 million/Kg and by IBW of 4.2 million/Kg. Similarly, for failure to engraft platelets by day 30 the cutoffs were 2.89 million/Kg by actual weight and 3.77 million/kg by ideal weight. Among the individuals with actual body weight more than 25% of ideal body weight (n=122, 40%), we calculated the optimal total CD34 dose required and compared to the actual dose infused using both the cutoff sets (286 million vs. 446 million, P < 0.001 using ANC cutoff and 251 million vs. 446 million using the platelet cutoff, P < 0.001). We then examined the effect of BMI on progression free and overall survival from transplant. The progression free and overall survival post transplant was similar for patients with BMI over 30 kg/m2 compared to those below this cutoff. There was no difference when patients with myeloma or lymphoma were studied separately. Conclusion: This study, as in previous studies, confirms that stem cell dose determined on the basis of ideal body weight is comparable to that by actual body weight in terms of engraftment kinetics. In patients significantly above the ideal body weight, it is reasonable to use a target based on ideal body weight which will allow for collection of less numbers of CD34 cells, thus conserving resources. Among patient undergoing stem cell transplant, the practice of using corrected ideal body weight does not appear to compromise the outcome of stem cell transplant.

scholarly journals PENGUKURAN PANJANG TUBUH CACING NIPAH PENDEK Namalycastis abiuma (POLYCHAETA: NEREDIDAE) DARI PERAIRAN MANGROVE SUNGAI KAPUAS KALIMANTAN BARAT

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-189
Author(s):  
Junardi Junardi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Total Body Length ◽  
The Body ◽  
Female Body Size ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Total Body ◽  
The Relationship

AbstrakCacing Nipah Pendek Namalycastis abiuma memiliki tubuh yang elastis dan mudah putus sehingga diperlukan pendekatan morfometri tubuh lain untuk menentukan panjang tubuh sesungguhnya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menentukan panjang tubuh total cacing nipah pendek dengan menggunakan bobot tubuh, jumlah total segmen berseta, panjang tiga segmen anterior pertama (L3) dan lebar segmen berseta atau setiger ke-10 (S-10). Spesimen yang digunakan dipilih hanya individu yang lengkap dan utuh. Pengukuran dilakukan dibawah mikroskop dengan lensa okular yang dilengkapi dengan mikrometer. Data dianalisis dengan analisis korelasi. Cacing yang digunakan sebanyak 258 individu yang terdiri atas 190 immature, 54 submature dan 14 mature dengan ukuran panjang tubuh rata-rata berturut-turut 108,62±34,80 mm, 172,27±42,78 mm dan 123,14±57,40 mm. Cacing betina ditemukan memiliki ukuran tubuh lebih besar dari jantan. Panjang tubuh N. abiuma dapat diduga dengan bobot tubuh, panjang L3 dan lebar S-10 dengan nilai koefisien korelasi (r) berturut-turut 0,82, 0,73 dan 0,78. Pendekatan morfometri dapat digunakan untuk menentukan ukuran tubuh N. abiuma.Abstract The short nypa palm worm Namalycastis abiuma has an elastic and fragile body. Therefore, an alternative approach of morphometrical techniques is needed to determine the total body length. This research aimed to estimate the total body length of the short nypa palm worm based on body weight, the total number of segments, the length of the first three anterior segment (L3) and the tenth setiger width (S10). Body measurement was done using stereomicroscope fitted with the micrometer. Correlation analysis was done to describe the relationship between the length of L3 and the width of S10. A total of 258 complete and whole specimens consisted of 190 immature, 54 submature, and 14 mature individuals. The average body length of immature individuals was 108.62±34.80 mm, 172.27±42.78 mm for sub mature individuals, and 123.14±57.40 mm for mature individuals. Based on sexual dimorphism, the female body size is larger than male. The body length of N. abiuma can be estimated by body weight, the length of L3, and the  width of S10, with  correlation coefficient (r) of 0.82, 0.73 and 0.78, respectively. Morphometry approach can be used to determine the body size of N. abiuma. 

scholarly journals Evaluation of early growth performance of backcross progenies from crossbred gilts mated with their native parents

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-177
Author(s):  
P. E. Nwaku ◽  
M. O. Otuma
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
State University ◽  
Weaning Age ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Linear Body

The pre weaning growth performance of piglets from four different cross bred dams mated back to their native parents was studied in the Breeding and Research Farm of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Parameters like body weight, weight gain, feed intake and feed efficiency as well as linear body measurements of body length, heart girth and height  at withers were taken and observed for growth between birth and weaning age of eight weeks. Results Results indicated significant differences (P<0.05) between the main backcross N x (N x LR) and the three other genotypes of N x (N x LW), N x (LR x N) and N x (LW x N) in all parameters. The mean birth weight of the progenies ranged from 1.00±0.60 to 1.60±5kg while the weaning weights were 10.5±0.4 to 16.0±1.0kg respectively. Results further revealed that body weight at weaning correlated responsively with all parameters and these include body length (r=0.858), heart girth (r= 0.446) and height at the withers (r= 0.946). Similarly, body length has a positive correlation with heart girth (r= 0.477) and height at the withers (r= 0.827) whereas hear girth correlated positively with the height at the withers (r= 0.494). Similar trend were obtained in the regression of each of the body measurements on the other in which bodyweight changes depended more on that of body length (0.86) than on heart girth (0.45). Judging from the observed variations existing among the piglets resulting from differnt crossbreed dams in their pre-weaning growth performance, maternal rather than paternal influences appeared to be more important in the traits studied.   

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.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF CALVES FROM DIFFERENT DAMS SERVED BY SAME BULKL

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
S. I. OMEJE ◽  
S. O. ALAKU ◽  
B. I. ODO ◽  
K. I. EMEHELU
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Coefficients Of Variation ◽  
Cattle Ranch ◽  
The Individual

The growth performance of seve calves from different Mutura dams served by same bull was studied in a mini cattle ranch. Body measurements were taken and observed for growth over a period of 12 months. The result indicates an apparaent difference among the calves in all parameters measured including body weight, body length, height at withers and heratgirth. Growth rate also showed increased differences among the experimental calves. The birth weights of the seven calves ranged from 9.8 to 13.0kg, with a mean value of 11.42+0.44 while the yearling weights were between 107.80 and 129.48kg with an overall mean of 120.57+2.44. The coefficients of variation for body weight at birth and at 12 monthys were 10.16 and 5.36% respectively. The results further revealed that body weight at yearling age correlated positively with all parameters and these include body length (r=0.81889, r2 = 67.09), height at withers (r=0.8837, r2=78.09). Similarly, body length had a positive correlation with height at withers (r=0.9667, r2=93.45) and heartgirth (r=0.8782, r2=77.13). White height at withers correlated positively with heartgirth (r=0.9291, r2=86.42). Similar trends were obtained in the regression of each of the body measurements on the other in which body weight changes depended more on those of body length (0.56) than on heartgirth (0.34). Judging from the observed variations existing among the individual calves resulting from the different cows at birth and at 12 months of age, maternal rather than paternal influences appeared to be more important in the traits studied.

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