scholarly journals Evaluation of the Accuracy of Horse Body Weight Estimation Methods

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1750
Author(s):  
Wanda Górniak ◽  
Martyna Wieliczko ◽  
Maria Soroko ◽  
Mariusz Korczyński
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Estimation Methods ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Actual Body Weight ◽  
Weight Estimation ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Healthy Horse ◽  
Weight Measurement ◽  
Measuring Tape ◽  
Measuring Stick

Methods of estimating horse body weight using mathematical formulae have better accuracy than methods of reading body weight from measuring tape. The aim of the study was to evaluate established formulae for estimating horse body weight from data gathered using measurement tape. The research was conducted in a group of 299 adult horses and ponies of selected breeds: ponies (n = 58), Polish Noble Half Breed (n = 150), Silesian Breed (n = 23), Wielkopolski Breed (n = 52), and Thoroughbred (n = 16). Body measurements were performed on each horse using a measuring stick and tape. The actual body weight of the horses was measured with electronic scale. Statistical analysis was carried out separately for individual breeds of horses. In each of the research groups formulae were selected, the results of which were closest to the actual horse body weight readings. The use of formulae for body weight estimation can be useful in determining feed dosages and additives, medicines or deworming agents. Regular weight measurement is important for maintaining a healthy horse.

scholarly journals Deviation of Body Weight Estimation using Lambourne Formula Against Aceh Bull’s Actual Body Weight

2020 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 01036
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hasan ◽  
Utari D.M. Lubis ◽  
Nellita Meutia ◽  
Muhammad Hambal ◽  
Fadli A. Gani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Actual Body ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Measurement Procedure ◽  
Actual Body Weight ◽  
Weight Estimation ◽  
Actual Weight ◽  
Chest Cavity ◽  
Measuring Tape ◽  
Measuring Stick

This study aims to determine the percentage of body weight deviation of Aceh bull using the Lambourne formula and compared to the actual weight of Aceh bull. The sample used in this study was 50 Aceh bull aged 2-2.5 years in BPTU-HPT Indrapuri Aceh. The parameters observed were Body Length (BL), Chest Circumference (CC), and Body Weight (BW). BL measurement procedure was conducted by measuring the distance between the lateral humeral tuberculum to the ischiadium tuberculum using a measuring stick. CC was measured by encircling the chest cavity which is behind the shoulder bone joint (os scapula) using measuring tape. BW measurement procedure was carried out in two ways, first with digital livestock scales and second with Lambourne formula. The percentage of body weight deviation of Aceh bull using Lambourne formula to the actual’s Aceh bull body weight was 3.41% with regression equation was Y = -350.30 + 2.27x1 + 2.06x2.

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.

Body weight estimation of yaks using body measurements from image analysis

Measurement ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. 76-80
Author(s):  
Qi Yan ◽  
Luming Ding ◽  
Haiyan Wei ◽  
Xianju Wang ◽  
Cuixia Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Analysis ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Weight Estimation

scholarly journals Development of Tape Measure Model’s and Body Weight Estimation Formula Based on Chest Size on Horse

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J P Bakara ◽  
Hamdan ◽  
M Tafsin ◽  
Hasnudi ◽  
A H Daulay
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Weight Estimation ◽  
Simple Correlation ◽  
Estimation Formula ◽  
Tape Measure ◽  
Regression Formula ◽  
Measuring Tape

This study aims to test the reliability or accuracy of various types of tape measure and develop models measuring tape and body weight estimation formula based on the size of the heart girth at horse. This research was conducted in Humbang Hasundutan district, North Tapanuli district, Karo district, and Samosir district in May-July 2017. The tape measure used is the measuring tape Agrotech, Animeter and Rondo, then use a formula Schoorl and Smith as a comparison, and using a simple correlation analysis in testing research data. Estimating body weight in the horse that is closest to using a measuring tape based on the regression formula that has been obtained from this study. The result showed that the estimation of body weight for horse using measuring tape Agrotech, Animeter and Rondo obtained deviation 13,22% for male horse and 9,21% for female horse. It is concluded that estimation weight closest to horse is using a regression formula, that for male horse Y = -665,72+6,14X with deviation 0,43% and for female horse Y = -707,97+6,34X with deviation 0,28%.

scholarly journals Predicting Body Weight of Ethiopian Indigenous Chicken Populations from Morphometric Measurements

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1138-1143
Author(s):  
Fikrineh Negash
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Stepwise Multiple Regression ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
Morphometric Measurements ◽  
Measuring Tape ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to estimate the relationship between body weight (BW) and morphometric measurements of Ethiopian indigenous chicken populations and to develop prediction equations used to estimate BW from body measurements. A total of 621 chickens comprising 134 males and 487 females reared under smallholder management conditions were used for the study. Body weight and morphometric measurements including body length (BL), chest circumference (CC), shank length (SL), and shank circumference (SC) were taken using a hanging scale and a textile measuring tape, respectively. The relationship between BW and morphometric measurements was determined using Pearson’s correlation coefficients (r) and stepwise multiple regression analyses. Descriptive statistics indicated that male birds were heavier than female birds. Correlation results revealed that body weight was significantly and strongly correlated with SL (r = 0.76) in both sexes, and moderately correlated with SC (r = 0.69), BL (r = 0.67), and CC (r = 0.52) in male birds, BL (r=0.68) and SC (r = 0.59) in female birds. Compared to other measurements, SL best predicted BW in both male and female birds, with coefficients of determination (R2) = 0.58. Combining SL with other body measurements (BL, CC, and SC) generally improved the predictive power of the equation. Thus, multiple regression equations that included a combination of the four linear body measurements are more suitable for predicting BW of Ethiopian indigenous chicken populations.

Comparative characteristics of the exterior of dogs of northern sled breeds

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
S. Shterkel
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Chest Circumference ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Sled Dog ◽  
Measuring Tape ◽  
Dog Breed ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Measuring Stick

Purpose: Comparative characteristics of the exterior of dogs of northern sled breeds.Materials and methods. The object of the study was the dogs of the Chukchi sled dog breed and the Siberian husky used in the LLC "Scythians-tour" of the Republic of Karelia. The method of taking body measurements from dogs and calculating body composition indices was used. Body measurements were carried out in 14 males and 8 females of the Chukchi sled dog and 17 males and 7 females of the Siberian husky. From the measurements, the height at the withers, the oblique length of the trunk, the chest circumference, the length of the forelimb, the circumference of the pastern, the length of the muzzle, the length of the head were taken into account. To take measurements, a measuring stick, a compass and a measuring tape were used. Based on the measurements, the physique indices are calculated. The degree of differences was assessed based on the results of biometric processing of indicators using the Excel program.Results. It was established that the males of the Chukotka Sled Dog and Siberian Husky breed were significantly superior to bitches in almost all body measurements, i.e. they were significantly larger than them. The males of the Chukchi sled dog exceeded the Siberian huskies by 6 cm in the oblique length of the trunk, by 2.4 cm in the length of the head. The differences between the bitches of the Chukchi sled and the Siberian Husky appeared only in the chest circumference and the length of the muzzle. The bitches of the Chukchi sled were more downed and massive than the males. In dogs of the Siberian Husky breed, there were no significant differences between males and bitches in all body indices. The males of the Siberian Husky breed were more downed and massive than the males of the Chukchi sled dog. Bitches of both breeds were developed in the same way.Conclusion. Sexual dimorphism in the exterior was manifested in dogs of the Chukchi Sled dog breed. Breed and sex differences of dogs in size, appearance and physique should be taken into account when forming sleds.

Assessment of methods for determining body weight based on biometric dimensions in Hucul horses

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 9-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarosław Łuszczyński ◽  
Janusz Michalak ◽  
Magdalena Pieszka
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Actual Body ◽  
Estimation Error ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Actual Body Weight ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Measuring Tape ◽  
Significant Underestimation

The aim of the study was to verify existing methods for determining the weight of adult Hucul horses on the basis of biometric dimensions associated with changes in the conformation of horses of this breed resulting from breeding work. The experiment was performed on 159 adult Hucul horses ≥ 3 years old (25 stallions, 23 geldings and 111 mares, including 44 barren, 23 in early pregnancy (up to the 7th month) and 43 in late pregnancy (> 7 months). Actual body weight, determined using a platform scale, was compared with the weight estimated using selected formulas and with a special measuring tape. The estimation error (%) was calculated, and it was determined whether the estimated body weight was on average over- or underestimated. The most reliable means of estimating body weight proved to be the use of the formulas of Carroll and Huntington (1988) and Sendel (1999), which non-significantly underestimated actual body weight, by an average of 7 and 8 kg, respectively, so that the error resulting from this method was 4.5%. The measuring tape was also found to be a good tool, resulting in an error not exceeding 6%, with a non-significant underestimation of actual body weight. The tendency of various methods to over - or underestimate body weight was similar irrespectively of sex and physiological state, which may indicate that the body weight of Hucul horses changes proportionally with changes in biometric dimensions. Therefore, it can be assumed that the sex and physiological state of the mare, despite their effect on body weight, need not be taken into account when developing new formulas for estimating it.

Assessment of motor activity of knowledge workers (on the example of employees of social service centers)

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 727-729
Author(s):  
Nadezhda S. Belyakova ◽  
Artyom K. Sergeev
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Motor Activity ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Actual Body Weight ◽  
Service Center ◽  
Work Shift ◽  
Working Day ◽  
The Ideal

Introduction. The work of many employees in the service sector is associated with a constant stay in a forced working position sitting at the computer for up to 60-80% of the time of the entire work shift, which leads to fatigue. The rate of fatigue depends on the specifics of work: it is much more likely to occur when working with monotony, muscle tension. An important role in the appearance of fatigue is also played by the attitude of a person to the work performed. The aim of study is to study the motor activity of knowledge workers in social service centers for the development of preventive measures aimed at reducing hypokinesia and hypodynamia during the work shift. Materials and methods. The following methods were used in the study: questionnaire and working day timing, calculation methods to determine whether the actual body weight corresponds to the ideal one using the Broka’s index and the Ketle’s index. The study involved employees of the integrated social service center "Raduga" in Bugulma. Results. An assessment of the motor activity of employees of the social service center of the population was made, and it was concluded that the problem of hypokinesia and hypodynamia is relevant and significant for employees of social service centers of the population both in their daily activities and during the work shift. Most of the employees showed an increase in actual body weight compared to the ideal one, which is to some extent due to hypokinesia and hypodynamia both during the working day and at home. Conclusions. Preventive measures aimed at compliance with the principles of rational nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, work and rest regimes, high-quality preliminary and periodic medical examinations are proposed.

Comparison of linear and nonlinear models to estimate body weight of Pelibuey ewes from body measurements

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Macedo-Barragán ◽  
Victalina Arredondo-Ruiz ◽  
Carlos Haubi-Segura ◽  
Paola Castillo-Zamora
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Nonlinear Models ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Linear And Nonlinear
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