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September 10, 2025Open Access

Phenotypic Correlation Between Body Weight and Linear Body Measurements of Savanna Goats

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KSKhanyisile ShabanguKMKwena MokoenaTTThobela Louis Tyasi

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Overview

Analysis reveals correlations of body weight with multiple measurements in Savanna goats, suggesting practical applications.

Key Points

  • Significant correlation exists between body weight and heart girth in Savanna does, strengthening breeding models.
  • Body length alone predicts body weight in Savanna goats, simplifying weight estimation.
  • Pearson's correlation shows positive relationships across multiple linear measurements in both sexes.
  • Findings support improved practices in breeding, feeding, and health services for Savanna goats.

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Shabangu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a40254b1d3bfb60de5dahttps://doi.org/10.25077/alive.v2.n2.p135-143.2025
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