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September 10, 2025BIONATURE

Linear Body Measurements in Sheep and Goat as Predictors of Liveweight at Different Ages in South-South Nigeria

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AEA. I. EbeUIU. A. InyangJUJ. E. Udoh

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Overview

Analysis reveals strong correlations between liveweight and linear body measurements, indicating practical prediction models for farmers.

Key Points

  • Significant correlations between liveweight and linear measurements were established, enhancing estimation accuracy.
  • Heart girth and body length were identified as the most reliable predictors for liveweight in sheep and goats.
  • Regression models demonstrated high accuracy in predicting liveweight, particularly for goats and younger sheep.
  • Linear measurements can effectively substitute weighing scales for estimating liveweight in rural settings.

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Ebe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bb6354b1d3bfb60ed1c2https://doi.org/10.56557/bn/2025/v45i12057
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