scholarly journals CONDITION SCORE, BODY WEIGHT AND HIP HEIGHT AS PREDICTORS OF GAIN IN VARIOUS BREED CROSSES OF YEARLING STEERS ON PASTURE

1986 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 837-842
Author(s):  
R. K. HAND ◽  
S. R. GOULD ◽  
J. A. BASARAB ◽  
D. F. ENOSTROM
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Height Ratio ◽  
Initial Body Weight ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Breed Crosses

Condition score, initial body weight and weight to hip height ratio were each negatively related to yearling steer gain on pasture but these relationships were too small to be of practical predictive value. Gain in the early part of the pasture season was a better predictor. A significant relationship (r = 0.71–0.86, P < 0.001) was noted between condition score and weight to hip height ratio. Key words: Yearling steers, condition score, hip height, pasture

The effects of body weight and its components on lambing performance in some commercial flocks in Britain

1979 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Geisler ◽  
J. S. Fenlon
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Standard Condition ◽  
Ovulation Rate ◽  
Skeletal Size ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTAn analysis of the records of ewe weight and condition at mating together with subsequent lambing performance for several commercial flocks in the UK revealed no significant relationship between lambing performance and size, measured by weight transformed to a standard condition. The relationship between mating weight and body condition score at mating was linear though there was considerable variation in weight at a fixed body condition, suggesting a substantial spread in skeletal size. Increases in ovulation rate were not discernible from lambing figures over the range of body conditions observed in these flocks.

scholarly journals Effects of Two Commercial Diets on Several Reproductive Parameters in Bitches: Note Two—Lactation and Puppies’ Performance

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Serena Calabrò ◽  
Alessandro Vastolo ◽  
Nadia Musco ◽  
Pietro Lombardi ◽  
Alessandro Troisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Growth Kinetics ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Reproductive Parameters ◽  
Suckling Period ◽  
Initial Body Weight ◽  
Condition Score

The study aimed to compare two diets, Control (CTR) and Experimental (EX) (mainly differing as regards their ingredients, energy, and protein contents) administered to medium and large-sized bitches from two months before the expected proestrus and up to 30 days after delivery on mothers’ weight, body condition score, litter size, milk quality, and puppies’ growth. No differences were found for body weight during pregnancy, even if the BCS after delivery was significantly (p < 0.01) higher in the EX group than in the CTR one. Concerning the size effect, the percentage of weight gain on the initial body weight was double in medium-sized dogs compared to large dogs (p < 0.01). The number of puppies per litter was significantly higher (p < 0.05) for the EX group compared to the CTR one. Concerning puppies’ weight, the CTR group showed a significantly (p < 0.01) higher body weight from the 21st day of life due to the significant (p < 0.01) higher daily weight gain during the suckling period. Considering the performance of bitches and puppies, both diets seem useful for these stages of their lives. In fact, after 30 days of lactation, all tested bitches showed a healthy status and both the percentage of newborns mortality and puppies’ growth kinetics fell into the normal physiological range for the species.

scholarly journals Effects of Probiotic Bacillus sp. on Food Convertion and Growth of Catfish Pangasius hypophthalmus

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dedi Jusadi ◽  
E. Gandara ◽  
Ing Mokoginta
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Bacillus Sp ◽  
Initial Body Weight ◽  
Protein Retention ◽  
Probiotic Food

<p>A triplicate experiment was conducted to evaluate the addition of probiotic <em>Bacillus </em>sp. into the diet on feed convertion and growth of catfish <em>Pangasius hypophthalmus. </em>Twenty fish with an initial body weight of 1,85 <em>± </em>0,09 g were stocked in a 60-1 aquarium. During rearing period, fish were fed on the diet three times a day at satiation. Prior the feeding, probiotic (contained <em>Bacillus </em>sp. 4,2x106 CFU.ml-1) were added into the diet at a dosage of 0, 5, 15 or 25 ml.kg-1 diet. The probiotic were added once a day at the noon. The results showed that maximum protein retention, lipid retention, growth rate, and minimum feed convertion was found in the group of fish fed on the diet supplemented with 15 ml probiotic kg-1 diet. Irrespective to the dosage of probiotic, food consumption and survival rate of fish were the same among the treatments.</p> <p>Key words : Probiotic. <em>Bacillus </em>sp.. catfish <em>Pangasius hypophthalmus. </em></p> <p> </p> <p>ABSTRAK</p> <p>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dosis yang optimal dari probiotik <em>Bacillus </em>sp. yang ditambahkan pada pakan komersil terhadap konversi pakan dan pertumbuhan benih ikan patin <em>Pangasius hypophthalmus. </em>Dua puluh ekor ikan patin dengan bobot rata-rata 1.85 ± 0,09 g ditebar dalam setiap akuarium frekuensi 50x40x35 cm yang diisi air 60 1. Selama 40 had masa pemeliharaan. ikan diberi pakan buatan berkadar protein 27% dengan frekwensi tiga kali sehari, <em>at satiation. </em>Sebelum diberikan ke ikan, pakan tersebut ditambah produk probiotik (mengandung <em>Bacillus </em>sp. 4,2 x 106 CFU/ml) dengan dosis 0, 5, 15 atau 25 ml/kg pakan. Pakan yang mengandung probiotik hanya diberikan sekali setiap hari, yakni pada pukul 13.00. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa adanya penambahan probiotik dalam pakan sampai dosis 15 ml/kg pakan menyebabkan terjadinya peningkatan retensi protein, retensi lemak dan laju pertumbuhan harian ikan, serta menurunkan konversi pakan. Penambahan probiotik lebih lanjut (25 ml/kg pakan) menurunkan kinerja pertumbuhan di atas. Sementara itu. kelompok ikan di setiap perlakuan mengkonsumsi pakan dalam jumlah yang tidak berbeda nyata, yaitu antara 132,43 g sampai 137,84 g. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa penambahan probiotik di dalam pakan tidak memberikan adanya perbedaan yang nyata terhadap tingkat kelangsungan hidup ikan, yaitu antara 98,3% - 100%.</p> Kata kunci: Probiotik. <em>Bacillus </em>sp.. ikan patin <em>Pangasius hypophthalmus</em>

scholarly journals Productivity and aggression at grouping of grower-finisher pigs in large groups

2008 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thusith S Samarakone ◽  
Harold W Gonyou
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Group Size ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Initial Body Weight ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Large Groups ◽  
Daily Gain

A total of eight 11-wk trials were conducted to evaluate the productivity and aggression at grouping of grower-finisher pigs [initial body weight (BW) = 31.8 ± 5.4 kg (mean ± SD), n = 2304] in two group size treatments (18 and 108 pigs pen-1). Pigs were housed on fully-slatted floors, provided one wet/dry feeder space for every nine pigs, and a floor space allowance of 0.76 m2 pig-1 in both group sizes. The level of aggression at grouping was recorded for 2 h starting 0, 24 and 48 h following grouping into small and large groups. Pigs were weighed on weeks 0, 2, 5, 7 and 11, and average daily gain (ADG) was obtained. Average daily feed intake (ADFI) was recorded during two periods (weeks 2 to 5 and 7 to 11). There was no difference in percentage of time spent on aggression between two group sizes up to 48 h following grouping. ADG for the entire 11-wk trial was affected (2%) by large group size (0.971 and 0.955 kg d-1 for groups of 18 and 108, respectively; P < 0.05). However, the greatest effect on ADG was observed during the first 2 wk following grouping (0.919 and 0.833 kg d-1 for groups of 18 and 108, respectively; P < 0.001). There were no significant effects due to group size on ADFI, feed efficiency, variability in final BW within a pen, carcass traits or mortality and morbidity (P > 0.05). In summary, the overall productivity and aggression at grouping did not differ substantially between group sizes of 18 and 108 pigs pen-1. Key words: Large groups, grower-finisher, pigs, productivity, aggression

scholarly journals CARCASS AND NON CARCASS PERCENTAGES OF 35 DAY-OLD MALE QUAILS (COTURNIX-COTURNIX JAPONICA) GIVEN DRINK CONTAINING MORINGA LEAF SOLUTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Halim Fitrah ◽  
Ristika Handarini ◽  
Elis Dihansih
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Coturnix Japonica ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Coturnix Coturnix Japonica ◽  
Initial Body Weight ◽  
Coturnix Coturnix ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

Quail is potential to provide protein source but its meat production in Indonesia is still limited.  Thi study was aimed at assessing the effects of the inclusion of moringa leaf solution in dringking water on carcass and giblet percentages of quails.  The study was conducted at Badrupuyuh Farm, Sukajaya Village RT 01/02, Ciomas, Bogor Regency from October to December 2017.  One-hundred quail birds aged 7 days with average initial body weight of 18.04±0.508 g were used.  The birds were fed starter and grower commercial rations.  Moringa leaf solution was given through drinking water.  A completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 5 replicates was used.   Treatments consisted of drinking water containing no moringa leaf solution (R0), drinking water containing 5% moringa leaf solution (R1), drinking water containing 10% moringa leaf solution (R2), drinking water containing 15% moringa leaf solution (R3).  Data were subjected to an analysis of variance and a Duncan test. Measurements were taken on the percentage of carcass, liver, gizzard, and heart. Results showed that treatments gave significant effects on liver percentage but not on the percentages of carcass, heart, and gizzard.  It was concluded that the inclusion of moringa leaf solution of up to 10% in drinking water optimized carcass and non carcass percentages of male quails.  It was recommended that moringa leaf solution of up to10% be included in drinking water of male quails. Key words: male quail, carcass, giblet, moringa leaf solution.

ONTOGENY OF TEAT FIDELITY IN PIGS AND ITS RELATION TO COMPETITION AT SUCKLING

1988 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANNE MARIE B. DE PASSILLÉ ◽  
JEFFREY RUSHEN ◽  
THOMAS G. HARTSOCK
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Initial Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gains ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level

The suckling behavior of 55 piglets from six litters was observed daily from birth to 10 d of age to describe the development of teat preference, teat fidelity and teat disputes and to relate these to weight gain. The percentage of piglets suckling from only one teat pair on each day increased from less than 5% on day 1 to 85% on day 10. By 3 d of age, the piglets had chosen their preferred teat pair, since 75% kept the same preferred teat pair between 3 and 10 d of age. The mean percent of nursings on the preferred teat pair increased from 50 to 86% during the first 3 d, and reached 95% on day 10. Teat disputes were most frequent on day 1 and missed nursings most frequent on day 2; frequency of both decreased as the piglets aged. On day 1, piglets that won most of their teat disputes suckled more frequently and had greater 3-d weight gains. After day 1, piglets that gained more weight were more consistent in the use of their preferred teat, pair, had fewer teat disputes and missed fewer nursings. Success at teat disputes was not related to weight gain after day 3. Typically, piglets suckled successfully; most of the variation in suckling behavior was due to the existence of "problem" pigs that were inconsistent in their use of teats, and were involved in teat disputes and missed nursings. Anterior teats were used more often. Piglets suckling from teats in the middle of the udder had a lower teat fidelity than those suckling at either end. Piglets suckling anterior teats gained more weight only between days 4 and 6. This effect disappeared once initial body weight and missed nursings were accounted for. We suggest that a high level of teat fidelity is an advantage to piglets because it reduces teat disputes and the chance of missing nursings. Key words: Piglet, suckling behavior, weight gain, teat order, fighting, teat disputes

Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Obesity among Children and Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Md Rizwanul Ahsan ◽  
Sabrina Makbul ◽  
Probir Kumar Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Height Ratio ◽  
Waist To Height Ratio ◽  
Family Based

Background: Now a days unhealthy lifestyle primarily responsible for the dramatic increase obesity among children and adolescents. Objective: The purpose of the study is to see the effects of a multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention to reduce obese children and adolescents. The main outcome was cardiometabolic risk based on the waist-to-height ratio (WHTR) measurement. Secondary outcomes were (1) changes in body composition; (2) adherence to a Mediterranean diet; and (3) physical performance. Methods: The study involved 64 overweight/obese children or adolescents conducted at Dhaka Shishu Hospital from October 2017 to September 2018. The intervention was multidisciplinary including nutrition, exercise, and psychological aspects based on a family-based approach; it was delivered for six months for children and three months for adolescents. Before and after the intervention, several anthropometric measures height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and body composition, cardiometabolic risk index waist-to-height ratio (WHTR), and dietary habits of the participants and their families were evaluated. In addition, a set of functional motor fitness tests was performed to evaluate physical performance measures. Results: After the intervention both children and adolescents showed a significant reduction in body weight, BMI, waist circumference, fat mass, and WHTR index and an improvement of fat-free mass, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and physical fitness performance. Conclusion: A short term family-based multidisciplinary approach is effective in ameliorating the health status, dietary habits, and physical performance in children and adolescents. DS (Child) H J 2019; 35(2) : 111-118

scholarly journals Milk Production, Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Activity, and Rumination of Organic Dairy Cattle Grazing Two Different Pasture Systems Incorporating Cool- and Warm-Season Forages

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 264
Author(s):  
Kathryn E. Ritz ◽  
Bradley J. Heins ◽  
Roger D. Moon ◽  
Craig C. Sheaffer ◽  
Sharon L. Weyers
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Warm Season ◽  
Cool Season ◽  
Organic Dairy ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Annual Grasses ◽  
System 2 ◽  
System 1

Organic dairy cows were used to evaluate the effect of two organic pasture production systems (temperate grass species and warm-season annual grasses and cool-season annuals compared with temperate grasses only) across two grazing seasons (May to October of 2014 and 2015) on milk production, milk components (fat, protein, milk urea nitrogen (MUN), somatic cell score (SCS)), body weight, body condition score (BCS), and activity and rumination (min/day). Cows were assigned to two pasture systems across the grazing season at an organic research dairy in Morris, Minnesota. Pasture System 1 was cool-season perennials (CSP) and Pasture System 2 was a combination of System 1 and warm-season grasses and cool-season annuals. System 1 and System 2 cows had similar milk production (14.7 and 14.8 kg d−1), fat percentage (3.92% vs. 3.80%), protein percentage (3.21% vs. 3.17%), MUN (12.5 and 11.5 mg dL−1), and SCS (4.05 and 4.07), respectively. Cows in System 1 had greater daily rumination (530 min/day) compared to cows in System 2 (470 min/day). In summary, warm-season annual grasses may be incorporated into grazing systems for pastured dairy cattle.

scholarly journals Physical activity level of adult cats with varied feeding frequency

2011 ◽  
Vol 106 (S1) ◽  
pp. S166-S169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Deng ◽  
Ryan W. Grant ◽  
Kelly S. Swanson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Feeding Time ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Feeding Frequency ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Adult Cats

The prevalence of feline obesity is influenced by numerous factors, including inactivity and overconsumption of food. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of feeding frequency on physical activity in adult cats. A total of twelve healthy adult cats were used in a cross-over study consisting of 32 d. In each of the two periods, six cats were fed either two meals or four meals daily. Throughout the study, cats were fed the same diet at amounts to maintain body weight and body condition score. Cats were individually housed 4 h/d at each scheduled feeding time, while for the other 20 h, cats were group-housed to allow for voluntary physical activity in the room with a 16 h light–8 h dark cycle. Voluntary activity levels were evaluated using Actical activity collars for seven consecutive days in each period. Daily average activity level for two-meal-fed cats (20·04 (sem 2·19), activity counts/epoch (15 s)) was not different from four-meal-fed cats (20·14 (sem 2·15), activity counts/epoch (15 s); P>0·05). In conclusion, when group-housed cats are fed to maintain their body weight and body condition score, varied feeding frequency between twice and four times daily may not affect activity levels.

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