scholarly journals Vergleich von vier Merkmalen innerhalb der 50-Punkte-Exterieurbeurteilung mit den erfassten Körpermaßen bei Holstein-Friesian Kühen

2001 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-46
Author(s):  
J. Püski ◽  
S. Bozó ◽  
I. Györkös ◽  
A. Gáspárdy ◽  
E. Szücs
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Body Measurement ◽  
Typing Method ◽  
Body Depth ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Large Animals

Abstract. Title of the paper: Comparison of the conformation scoring and the body measurement based on four linear traits of Holstein Friesian cows The goal was evaluate the similarity of the body scoring System and the body measurement kept generally for the best objective method. The target-traits (withers height, body depth, rump width at the gluteal tuberosity and body capacity) of Holstein Friesian heifers were taken down. Three-three groups (−extreme, medium, +extreme) based on the Standard deviation of the body measurements were created and compared in each traits, as well as phenotypic relationships (regression and correlation) were calculated. Taking the relationships into consideration it appeared that the body measurements do not stand in such a close connection with each other than it is suggested by the scoring. The pair-wise correlation coefficients between the values of the same traits taken down by scoring and measuring Systems can by seen as low figures (r = 0.71, 0.50, 0.43 and 0.59, respectively) since we have the same traits. The partial correlation coefficients are even more less than the pair-wise correlation coefficients, and statistically confirmed only by the height at wither. Except the height at wither, there were no demonstrable connections in the regression of the same traits, just then, exclusively the true height at wither influenced the classifier during the scoring of all the traits. The differences between the type groups were smaller in each traits estimated by scoring. From the analysis of the type groups it is obvious that the similarity of the two methods is the biggest in the height at wither. In the case of body depth, rump width and body capacity the classifier can distinguish only the "very little" and "very large" animals from the judged population while the intermediate types remained unrecognised. The average value of the individual identity between the two typing method was around 35%.

scholarly journals Morphological characterization of Arab and Oromo goats in northwestern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oumer Sheriff ◽  
Kefyalew Alemayehu ◽  
Aynalem Haile
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Coat Color ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
The Body ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Chest Girth

Abstract Background An exploratory field research was conducted in northwestern Ethiopia, to characterize the morphological features of Arab and Oromo goat populations as an input to design community-based breeding programs. Ten qualitative and nine quantitative traits were considered from 747 randomly selected goats. All data collected during the study period were analyzed using R statistical software. Results Plain white coat color was predominantly observed in Arab goats (33.72%) while plain brown (deep and light) coat color was the most frequent in Oromo goats (27.81%). The morphometric measurements indicated that Oromo goats have significantly higher body weight and linear body measurements than Arab goats. Positive, strong and highly significant correlations were obtained between body weight and most of the body measurements in both goat populations. The highest correlation coefficients of chest girth with body weight for Arab (r  =  0.95) and Oromo (r  =  0.92) goat populations demonstrated a strong association between these variables. Live body weight could be predicted with regression equations of y  =  − 33.65  +  0.89  ×  for Arab goats (R2  =  90) and y  =  − 37.55  +  0.94  ×  for Oromo goats (R2  =  85), where y and x are body weight and chest girth, respectively, in these goat types. Conclusions The morphological variations obtained in this study could be complemented by performance data and molecular characterization using DNA markers to guide the overall goat conservation and formulation of appropriate breeding and selection strategies.

scholarly journals Relationships between conformation traits and longevity of Holstein cows in the Czech Republic

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (No. 8) ◽  
pp. 327-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Vacek ◽  
M. Štípková ◽  
E. Němcová ◽  
J. Bouška
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Body ◽  
Holstein Cows ◽  
Body Depth ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Productive Life ◽  
Linear Relationships ◽  
Type Traits ◽  
The Ideal

The relationships between conformation traits and longevity traits were analyzed in 41 489 Holstein cows born in the years 1994&ndash;1999 which were culled by 30<sup>th</sup> June 2005. Pearson correlation coefficients between type traits and the herd life or productive life of cows were calculated. The effects of type trait scoring level on the length of productive life were described by means of analyses of variance. The observed correlations between herd life or productive life and type traits are in the range of &ndash;0.061 to 0.160. Negative correlations were found for rump angle, rear leg set, udder depth, and teat length. Most of the body traits had slightly positive relationships to herd life, indicating that larger cows live longer. However, body depth and chest width did not have a linear relation to longevity traits. The longest productive life was found in cows undersized in chest width and body depth (P &lt; 0.01). A similar dependence was also found for rump width (P &lt; 0.01). The ideal rear leg set for longevity was scored as average or below average, i.e. moderately curved or slightly straight legs (P &lt; 0.05). Cows with well-attached fore udder, high attached rear udder, strong central ligament, close front teat placement, and with moderately long teats showed the longest functional productive life (P &lt; 0.05&ndash;0.001). Linear relationships between longevity traits and general conformation characteristics were found as well. &nbsp;

scholarly journals Calving difficulty as related to body weights and measurements of cows and calves in a herd of Gascon breed

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 187-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Bureš ◽  
L. Bartoň ◽  
R. Zahrádková ◽  
V. Teslík ◽  
M. Fiedlerová
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Bull Calves ◽  
Pelvic Area ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Calving Difficulty

This study was conducted to evaluate the body weights and measurements of 86 Gascon calves and their dams. The effects of the course of parturition, parity of the dams, sex of the calves, and live- or stillborn calves were analysed. Phenotypic correlations between different measurements and calf birth weight as well as the course of parturition were calculated. Internal pelvic measurements were significantly associated with the occurrence of assisted calvings and stillborn calves. Primiparous cows had a smaller pelvic area, lower live weight, and more frequent difficulty in calving compared to older cows. A higher incidence of difficult calvings was observed in bull-calves due to their higher (<I>P</i> < 0.001) birth weight. High and significant correlation coefficients were determined between the birth weight and body measurements of the calves as well as between the calf birth weight and the course of parturition (<I>r</i> = 0.34; <I>P</i> < 0.01). Negative correlations (<I>r</i> = –0.21 to –0.30) were calculated between the internal pelvic measurements of the cows and the course of parturition score. It was concluded that the internal pelvic measurements of the dam and the size and shape of the calf were the factors influencing the course of parturition in this study to the largest extent.

scholarly journals Morphological characterization of Arab and Oromo goats in northwestern Ethiopia: implications for community-based breeding programs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oumer Sheriff ◽  
Kefyalew Alemayehu ◽  
Aynalem Haile
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Coat Color ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Field Research ◽  
The Body ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Chest Girth

Abstract Background: An exploratory field research was conducted in Northwestern Ethiopia, to characterize the morphological features of Arab and Oromo goat populations as a first step to design breeding programs. Ten qualitative and nine quantitative traits were considered from 747 randomly selected goats. All data collected during the study period were analyzed using R statistical software, version 3.5.2, 2018. Results: Plain white coat color was predominantly observed in Arab goats (33.72%) while plain brown (deep and light) coat color was the most frequent in Oromo goats (27.81%). The morphometric measurements indicated that Oromo goats have significantly (P < 0.001) higher body weight and linear body measurements than Arab goats. Positive, strong and highly significant (P < 0.001) correlations were obtained between body weight and most of the body measurements in both goat populations. The highest correlation coefficients of chest girth with body weight for Arab (r = 0.95) and Oromo (r = 0.92) goat populations demonstrated a strong association between these variables. Live body weight could be predicted with regression equations of y = -33.65 + 0.89x for Arab goats (R2 = 90) and y = -37.55 + 0.94x for Oromo goats (R2 = 85), where y and x are body weight and chest girth, respectively, in these goat types. Conclusions: The morphological variations obtained in this study could be complemented by performance data and molecular characterization using DNA markers to guide the overall goat conservation and formulation of appropriate breeding and selection strategies.

scholarly journals Analysis of 3-D body measurements to determine trousers sizes of military combat clothing

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ada Traumann ◽  
Teele Peets ◽  
Inga Dabolina ◽  
Eva Lapkovska
Keyword(s):  
Military Personnel ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Body Measurement ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
The Military ◽  
Sizing Systems ◽  
Military Combat

The aim of this paper was to analyse several measurements of soldiers to provide a reference for trousers sizes of military combat clothing. For sizing and fitting of military clothing, information on the body measurements of the user population is a precondition. More than 400 soldiers in the Estonian and Latvian Defence Forces as well as the military personnel were measured using Human Solution 3-D scanner. It focused on collating basic human body measurement data for the revision of size charts by STANAG 2335. Fit and comfort of trousers mainly relate to the following measurements: waist girth, leg inseam, leg length, and waistband. Present parameters play a significant role in the quality of trousers to ensure the wearer’s mobility in all situations particularly concerning the activities of soldiers. Correlating measurements and existing sizing systems are made to offer recommendations for manufacturers. In addition, this paper helps to provide sizing and fitting criteria of military combat clothing to STANREC document compiled by NATO RTO HFM-266 Group.

scholarly journals Abdominal fat ratio estimation equation by abdominal type in elderly women

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jooyeon Lee ◽  
Jinhee Park
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Abdominal Fat ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Body Type ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
The Individual

AbstractThis study was conducted to define the abdomen types of Korean elderly women and to develop an abdominal fat ratio (AFR) estimation equation using key body measurements and indexes that well represented the body type characteristics of elderly women. An analysis was performed of the correlations between the individual obesity-related measurements and index items to explain the body shape characteristics and obesity trends in elderly women. To derive the equation for estimating the AFR of elderly women, the abdominal types of elderly women were classified, and then, the distribution of each type was investigated. Then, a simple regression analysis was performed in which the dependent variable is predicted by using a single predictor. The AFR and WHtR (Waist-Height Ratio) showed a higher correlation with the obesity-related measurement items and indexes; thus, an equation was derived that enables the estimation of the AFR using simple body measurements. Additionally, the morphological differences of the various abdomen types were analyzed to provide the trends of the abdomen types depending on the AFR in the elderly. This new model for estimating abdominal fat percentage developed in the present study is significant in that it uses relatively easy-to-obtain anthropometric measures like height and waist circumference. The results of the present study demonstrated the relationship between WHtR, which not only well reflects elderly obesity but is also closely related to the prevalence of obesity in the elderly. This finding suggests that the shape of the abdomen will serve as a potential health indicator in the future.

scholarly journals Estimation of phenotypic variability of body measurements in Lipizzan mares

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 399-408
Author(s):  
Biljana Rogic ◽  
Bozo Vazic ◽  
Ivica Ravic
Keyword(s):  
Body Shape ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Simple Analysis ◽  
Horse Breed ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

The aim of this work was a phenotypic description of the mare families of a Lipizzan horse breed from stud Vucijak. A total of 31 mares were measured, for every animal 28 measures were recorded. The mares are distributed by mare families in the following: Sana (3), Lipa (3), Bregava (3), Cremica (3), Ukrina (3), Visla (2), Neretva (3), Pliva (1), Drina (2), Sutjeska (2), Sitnica (1), Janja (2) and Sava. Simple analysis of variance was done to determine the difference in the morphological measures between mare families. Also, correlation between 28 measures was done. This study revealed phenotypic uniformity between mare families. Of the 28 measures recorded, a statistically significant difference was identified only for the length of cannon (front leg). The longest average length of the cannon (front leg) had at Sana (24.67 cm), and the shortest at Bregava (19.00 cm). The correlation ranged from slightly negative to highly positive with correlation coefficients from -0.465 to 0.779. Significant and highly significant correlation with height, length and depth was found in mare measures. The body shape of the mare families has a rectangular, which is in accordance with the Lipizzan horses from other stud in Europe. Also, the study revealed that mares from Vucijak are smaller than mares from other stud, which is in accordance with the breeding goals.

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.

scholarly journals Regression model analysis for prediction of body weight from body measurements in female Batur sheep of Banjarnegara District, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alek Ibrahim ◽  
Wayan Tunas Artama ◽  
I Gede Suparta Budisatria ◽  
Ridwan Yuniawan ◽  
Bayu Andri Atmoko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Akaike Information Criterion ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Information Criterion ◽  
Model Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Central Java

Abstract. Ibrahim A, Artama WT, Budisatria IGS, Yuniawan R, Atmoko BA, Widayanti R. 2021. Regression model analysis for prediction of body weight from body measurements in female Batur sheep of Banjarnegara District, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 2723-2730. Bodyweight is an important aspect of livestock management. The present study was undertaken to estimate correlation coefficients between biometric traits and identify best predictor of body weight in female Batur sheep from body measurements. Data on body weight and body measurements (body length: BL, chest girth: CG and withers height: WH) were collected from 73 female Batur sheep in Batur Village, Banjarnegara District, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Batur sheep were grouped into 3 categories based on their age, namely groups <1.5 years, 1.5-2.5 years and >2.5 years. The data were analyzed using simple, multiple, and automatic linear regression methods using the SPSS computer software version 25 platform. The correlation coefficient, coefficient determination, adjusted coefficient determination, residual standard error, Akaike information criterion, Bayesian information criterion, and Akaike information criterion corrected were used to determine the best regression formula for the prediction of BW. The average BW (kg), BL (cm), CG (cm), and WH (cm) of 49.27, 63.11, 91.41, and 56.82, respectively was observed in the present study. The correlation coefficients of 0.433, 0.866, and 0.369 for BW with BL, CG, and WH were observed in the present study. The best prediction of BW using two predictors (BL and GC) was BW =-56.522 + 0.509BL + 0.843CG, followed by using three predictors (BL, CG, and WH) was BW =-57.897+ 0.505BL + 0.839CG + 0.034WH, and using the only one predictor (CG) was BW =-28.443 + 0.905CG. The study revealed that CG and its combination with other linear body measurements can effectively define the body weight in Batur sheep. However, the highest R2 of 0.782 was observed when CG and BL were used as predictors.

scholarly journals МЕТОД ОЦІНКИ ФУНКЦІОНАЛЬНОГО СТАНУ ЛЮДИНИ НА ОСНОВІ ЯВИЩА СТАБІЛЬНОСТІ СЕРЕДНЬОЇ ВЕЛИЧИНИ ПРОВІДНОСТІ В МІКРОЗОНАХ

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. P. Strakhova ◽  
A. A. Ryzhov
Keyword(s):  
Functional State ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Regulatory System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
Relative Distribution ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Average Value ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Individual

Important research task is to find the integral criterion of rapid assessment the person's functional state and its current changes. Used for this purpose, the traditional methods do not always provide a complete and easy-to-interpret description of this subject. The methods of determining the functional state by a measuring skin conductance and existing rules for processing the results are considered here. Is illustrated a strategy for determining the functional state by electrocutaneous characteristics of acupuncture points, or micro-zones.<p>The investigation of human functional state by measuring the electrocutaneous characteristics of micro-zones led to the discovery of the phenomenon of the stability of the average value of the conductivity in electrodermal acupuncture “meridians source-point”. Mutual relations between the average values of the individual electrocutaneous characteristics in micro-zones turned out to be a stable and persist over time. Electrocutaneous characteristics of micro-zones reflect the current functional state of a person, so their measurement can be used to find the relative change in the condition of the person in the course of any activity.<br />The functional state of a person depends on the season, the degree of fatigue, has gender differences.<br />The proposed method of processing the measurements of the electrocutaneous characteristics in micro-zones has novelty; it allows determining the relative changes in the status of the body individual systems, and to carry out the quantitative calculations of such changes.<br />Given the non-chaotic mutual relative distribution of electrocutaneous characteristics of micro-zones mean values, we can assume that the micro-zones actually exist; each of them has some informative parameters (like the teeth of the ECG) and are functional reflections of skin -and- visceral connections. Probably it is a representation of one more regulatory system of an organism.</p>

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