AN EVALUATION OF SEVERAL MEASUREMENTS OF BEEF COW SIZE AS RELATED TO PROGENY PERFORMANCE

1972 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. B. JEFFERY ◽  
R. T. BERG
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Beef Cow ◽  
Skeletal Size ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
Breed Crosses ◽  
Highly Correlated

A study with 173 cows from the University of Alberta beef breeding herd (1969–1970 data) was conducted to investigate the interrelation of cow body-size variables and the effect of selected cow-size variables on calf performance. The cows were classified into two breed categories: Hereford and Angus–Galloway crosses (HEAG) and hybrid and other breed crosses (HYC). Measurements of cow body-size included: postcalving weight (PCW), weight when calves were weaned (WCW), height at withers (HW), height at sacrum (HS), and average wither-sacral height (H), body length (L), and heart girth (G). Heart girth was more highly correlated with body weight than either length or height measurements, indicating that G reflects condition of animal, whereas L and H measurements tend to reflect skeletal size. Body weight was highly correlated with both PCW/H and WCW/H ratios. Weight–height ratios appeared to reflect condition; WCW/H was considerably higher than PCW/H (4.13 vs. 3.32 for HEAG and 4.02 vs. 3.15 for HYC). Across breed and age of dam a 10-kg increase in PCW resulted in a 0.7-kg increase in weaning weight of calf. A 1-cm increase in H resulted in a 0.97-kg increase in weaning weight of calf. Within breeds, preweaning performance of calves was more closely associated with H than with PCW in HEAG dams and about equal to H and PCW in HYC dams. Postweaning average daily gain was positively associated with both PCW and H for HYC dams but negatively associated with PCW for HEAG dams. For HEAG dams a 10-kg increase in PCW resulted in a 0.47-kg decrease in final weight of male calves and a 1-cm increase in H resulted in a 3.7-kg increase. For HYC cows, a 10-kg increase in PCW resulted in a 1.91-kg increase in final weight of male calves and a 1-cm increase in H resulted in a 0.82-kg increase in final weight of male calves.

EVALUATION OF MILK VARIABLES AS MEASURES OF MILK EFFECT ON PREWEANING PERFORMANCE OF BEEF CATTLE

1971 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. B. JEFFERY ◽  
R. T. BERG
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Curvilinear Relationship ◽  
Total Solids ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Milk Components ◽  
Beef Herds ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
The University ◽  
Relationship Of

A study with 176 (1966) and 201 (1967) cows from the University of Alberta beef herd was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a number of milk variables for explaining variance in preweaning gain of beef calves. The seven milk variables calculated over 24 hours were yield of milk, total energy, total protein and total solids, and percentages of butterfat, protein and solids-not-fat. These variables were measured for two periods, August and October, and averages for the two periods were calculated. Mean 24-hour milk yield ranged from 3.8 to 6.1 kilograms. Percentage of butterfat, protein and solids-not-fat, respectively, ranged from 4.10 to 5.77, 3.28 to 3.93, and 8.67 to 9.50. The intercorrelations among yield of milk, energy, protein and total solids were high and positive, ranging between 0.85 and 0.99. Correlations of milk yield with percent milk components were small and predominantly negative. Intercorrelations of percent milk components ranged from 0.09 to 0.55. Correlations of mean milk yield variables and average daily gain (ADG) of calf to weaning for the two periods ranged from 0.73 to 0.78. In most instances, total milk yield was equally or more highly correlated with ADG than the other milk yield variables. Correlations of percent milk components with ADG were low, and in most instances not significant. In 1966 data, little additional variation in ADG was explained by the inclusion of other milk variables over that explained by milk yield alone. In 1967, the inclusion of milk percent components accounted for from 2 to 7% of variance in ADG over milk yield alone. Average milk yield for the two periods of milking was more consistent than a single milking in explaining variance in ADG over both years. The response of ADG of calf to milk yield was essentially a linear relationship, but there were indications that the curvilinear relationship of ADG and milk yield should not be ignored in beef herds of relatively high milk production.

scholarly journals The size and endocrine activity of the pituitary in mice selected for large or small body-size

1962 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 428-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. G. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Small Body ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Primary Response ◽  
Endocrine Activity ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Mouse Pituitary ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Thyroid Secretion

Mice of two strains, N and C, were used in studies on body-size, pituitary size, and endocrine potency of the pituitary. Strain N had been selected for large (NL) and small (NS) body-size; strain C had also been selected for large body-size (CL) but had been crossed to an outbred strain segregating pituitary dwarfism.Pituitary weights and body-weights were highly correlated, the regression lines being common in NL and NS mice. Female pituitaries were considerably heavier than male pituitaries in CL mice. In relation to body-weight, CL pituitaries were consistently heavier than those of NL or NS mice.No differences were detected in the unit potency of gonadotrophins in the pituitaries of NL and NS mice as estimated by the uterine response of immature outbred mice to subcutaneous injections of pituitary tissue. The uptake of 131I into the thyroid was comparable in NL and NS mice per unit of body-weight, and the thyroid secretion rate was also similar using animals of the same body-weight. Immature mice of both lines responded by increased growth to injections of growth hormone or fresh mouse pituitary, though the response was greater in NS than in NL mice.The primary response to selection has probably been in the size of the pituitary rather than in its unit potency. The interrelationships between body-size, body components, organ size and endocrine levels are discussed.

The relationships between pre- and post-weaning growth traits in lambs of Iranian fat-tailed sheep and their crosses with Corriedale and Targhee rams

1978 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Farid ◽  
M. Makarechian
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Food Conversion ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
Daily Gain ◽  
Total Gain

ABSTRACTThe pre-weaning records (birth weight, weaning weight and gain from birth to weaning) of 291 male and female lambs and the post-weaning records (body weight, feedlot gain and food conversion) of 136 male lambs were used to study relationships between different traits. The lambs were derived from three fat-tailed Iranian sheep breeds (Karakul, Mehraban and Naeini) and their crosses with Corriedale and Targhee rams. All lambs were weaned at 75 + 5 days of age and the males were fed in a feedlot for 100 days after weaning. Feedlot measurements were taken at 20-day intervals.Weaning weight and pre-weaning average daily gain showed positive and significant associations with birth weight. Birth weight, weaning weight and gain from birth to weaning were positively associated with body weight at subsequent ages in feedlot as well as with final weight (P<0·01). Birth weight, weaning weight and pre-weaning average daily gain were positively and significantly associated with total feedlot gain.Of the different traits, total gain during the first 20 days in feedlot (adjust period) had the lowest and total gain during the second 20 days had the highest association with total feedlot daily gain. There was no evidence that the heavier lambs at weaning and those showing high growth rate before weaning, were more efficient in the feedlot. Gain during the second 20-day period in the feedlot had a significant negative association with the total food conversion (unit food/unit gain) and therefore was a good predictor for food conversion.When the feedlot period was divided into two 40-day periods, it was found that gain during both had a significant negative association with the corresponding food conversion. A similar association was observed between total feedlot gain and food conversion, indicating that the rate and efficiency of gain improved simultaneously.

FACTORS INFLUENCING WEANING WEIGHTS OF RANGE BEEF AND DAIRY-BEEF CALVES

1980 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 727-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
SARAH BUTSON ◽  
R.T. BERG ◽  
R.T. HARDIN
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Lactation Performance ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Beef Herd ◽  
Daily Milk Yield

June and September measurements of lactation were made using 206 (1976) and 242 (1977) cows ranging from 2 to 10 yr of age from the University of Alberta beef herd representing four beef and dairy-beef breeds and lines. Influences on calf weaning weight investigated were age and breed of dam, sex of calf, and the continuous variables of calf age, calf birth weight, cow winter weight loss, cow post-calving average daily gain, milk yields and constituent yields of butterfat, protein and lactose. Milk and constituent yields had similar relationships to calf weaning weight (r = approximately 0.6). Stepwise regressions involving age and breed of dam accounted for 48 and 45% of the variance in weaning weight. When age and breed of dam were ignored, milk or constituent yields accounted for approximately 40% of weaning weight variance. After removing main effects, milk variables explained from 6.2 to 10.4% of the total variance. A unit increase of 1 kg in average daily milk yield was associated with 7.7 kg increase in weaning weight. Birth weight of calf and cow weight change during lactation had minor effects on calf weaning weight. No significant source of variation in weaning weight was explained by cow winter weight loss. As a significant proportion of the variation in weaning weight is accounted for by milk and constituent yields, selection for increased lactation performance and the introduction of dairy breeds into the breeding program of a beef herd can effect meaningful increases in calf weaning weights.

scholarly journals Influence of feeding regimen on growth parameters of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822)

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-204
Author(s):  
O. T. F. Abanikannda ◽  
A. A. Jimoh ◽  
K. O. Bakare ◽  
S. A. Shitta ◽  
Z. F. Shopeyin
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
Condition Factor ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
African Catfish ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
Feeding Regimen

An experiment was conducted using 270 African catfish fingerlings to evaluate the effects ofdifferent feeding regimen on growth performance of the fish. The fish were hatched andreared to 12 weeks under similar condition before the commencement of the experiment thatlasted for 40 days. Feeding regimens included equally shared feed based on recommended of5% body weight, and equally spaced feed allocation at 6, 8 and 12 hourly intervals. Each ofthe three treatment groups comprised of six replicates of 15 fish per plastic tank. Body weight,and two linear measurements (total and standard length) were taken twice weekly on each ofthe fish in all the tanks and the respective length-weight relationship and condition factor (K)were computed. Weekly gain, final weight, average daily gain, absolute, relative, specific andmean growth rates for the three groups were evaluated and compared. Results showed that allparameters studied except final total length were significantly (P<.05) affected by feedingregimen. The coefficient of determination for all ANOVA had variable values for all growthparameter; Final Weight (83.11%), Absolute Growth Rate (79.19%), Final Total Length(61.30%), Final Standard Length (60.87%), Relative Growth Rate (38.68%), SpecificGrowth Rate (35.57%), Mean Growth Rate (32.23%) and Condition Factor (12.83%). The 6-hourly treatment group mostly had the highest values across all the parameters studied butwas not statistically different (P>.05) from the values obtained in the 8-hourly group.

scholarly journals Korelasi Ukuran Tubuh terhadap Bobot Badan Sapi Aceh Umur Sapih dan Umur Satu Tahun

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Ikhsanuddin Ikhsanuddin ◽  
Veronica Margareta Ani Nurgiartiningsih ◽  
Kuswati Kuswati ◽  
Zainuddin Zainuddin
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chest Circumference ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
Weaning Age

ABSTRAK. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghitung nilai korelasi antara bobot badan dengan ukuran tubuh serta mengestimasi bobot badan (BB) berdasarkan ukuran tubuh. Materi penelitian ini adalah 159 ekor sapi Aceh umur sapih dan umur satu tahun. Metode penelitian adalah studi kasus berdasarkan data bobot sapih dan bobot satu tahun beserta ukuran tubuh sapi Aceh. Hasil penelitian pada sapi Aceh umur sapih menunjukkan korelasi bobot badan dengan lingkar dada, panjang badan, dan tinggi pundak berturut-turut 0.65, 0,56 dan 0,64, sedangkan nilai determinasinya adalah 0,42, 0,30 dan 0,41. Model regresi untuk estimasi bobot badan umur sapih yaitu BB= -30,23 + 0,47LD + 0,13PB + 0,50TP. Untuk sapi Aceh umur satu tahun nilai korelasi bobot badan dengan lingkar dada, panjang badan, dan tinggi pundak berturut-turut 0.69, 0,58 dan 0,55, nilai determinasinya adalah 0,47, 0,34 dan 0,30. Persamaan garis regresi untuk sapi Aceh umur satu tahun yaitu BB = -44,96 + 0,72LD + 0,46PB + 0,24TP. Berdasarkan hasil analisis korelasi menunjukkan bahwa korelasi lingkar dada dengan bobot badan memiliki hubungan paling kuat dibandingkan dengan panjang badan dan tinggi pundak.  (Correlation between body size and body weight of Aceh Cattle at weaning and yearling age) ABSTRACT. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between body weight and body size, as well to estimate body weight based on body size. A total of 159 Aceh cattle at weaning and yearling age were used in this study. The method used was a case study based on the data on weaning weight, yearling weight, and body size of Aceh cattle. The results showed that at the weaning age, the correlation values between body weight (BW) with chest circumference (CC), body length (BL), and shoulder height (SH) were 0.65, 0.56, and 0.64, respectively, while the determinant values were 0.42, 0.30, and 0.41, respectively. Regression model for estimating body weight at weaning age was BW = -30.23 + 0.47CC + 0.13BL + 0.50SH. At the yearling age, the correlation values of body weight with chest circumference, body length, and shoulder height were 0.69, 0.58, and 0.55, respectively, while the determinant values were 0.47, 0.34, and 0.30, respectively. The regression equation for yearling Aceh cattle was BW = -44.96 + 0.72CC + 0.46BL + 0.24SH. This study showed that the highest correlation was observed on the body weight with chest circumference compared to those with either body length or shoulder height.

scholarly journals Penampilan Produksi Sapi Aceh Umur Satu Hari, Umur Sapih, dan Umur Satu Tahun

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Ikhsanuddin Ikhsanuddin ◽  
V.M. Ani Nurgiartiningsih ◽  
Kuswati Kuswati ◽  
Mukhtar Mukhtar
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Chest Circumference ◽  
Productive Performance ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
Breeding Center ◽  
Cattle Performance

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penampilan produksi sapi aceh di BPTU-HPT Indrapuri Aceh. Materi penelitian yaitu sapi aceh umur satu hari, umur sapih, dan umur satu tahun sebanyak 159 ekor. Metode penelitian adalah studi kasus berdasarkan data bobot lahir, bobot sapih, bobot satu tahun beserta ukuran tubuhnya. Data dianalisis menunjukkan bahwa sapi jantan memiliki bobot lahir 13,66±1,08 kg, bobot umur 205 hari 71,60±7,92 kg dan bobot  umur 365 hari 104,66±11,72 kg.  Sapi betina memiliki bobot lahir 13,88±1,32 kg, bobot umur 205 hari 64,38 ± 10,36 kg dan bobot umur 365 hari 90,29±11,95 kg. Sapi Aceh umur satu hari memiliki lingkar dada, panjang badan dan tinggi pundak berturut-turut  55,41 cm, 46,16 cm  dan 55,22 cm pada sapi jantan serta 55,87 cm, 46,83 cm, dan 55,74 cm pada sapi betina. Sapi aceh umur 365 hari memiliki ukuran lingkar dada, panjang badan dan tinggi pundak berturut-turut 114,32 cm, 94,31 cm dan 92,93 cm pada sapi jantan serta 104,25 cm, 85,06 dan 87,71 cm pada sapi betina. Rata-rata penampilan produksi sapi aceh di BPTU Indrapuri  berpotensi menjadi ternak unggul berdasarkan kriteria SNI.Kata Kunci: sapi aceh, penampilan produksi, bobot badan, ukuran tubuhABSTRACTThis study aimed to evaluate the productive performance of aceh cattle at Indrapuri Breeding Center for Superior Livestock and Forage. A total of 159 heads of aceh cattle were used in this study. The method used was a case study based on the data of birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, and body size. The results showed that the birth weight, weaning weight at 205 days of age, and yearling weight at 365 days of age of male aceh cattle were 13.66±1.08 kg, 71.60±7.92 kg, and 104.66±11.72 kg, respectively. Whereas, female aceh cattle had the birth weight, weaning weight at 205 days of age, and yearling weight at 365 days of age of 13.88±1.32 kg, 64.38±10.36 kg, and 90.29±11.95 kg, respectively. At birth, male Aceh cattle had the chest circumference, body length, and shoulder height of 55.41 cm, 46.16 cm, and 55.22 cm, respectively, while female aceh cattle were 55.87 cm, 46.83 cm, and 55.74 cm, respectively. At 365 days of age, male aceh cattle had the chest circumference, body length, and shoulder height of 114.32 cm, 94.31 cm, and 92.93 cm, respectively, while female aceh cattle were 104.25 cm, 85.06 cm, and 87.71 cm, respectively. The average productive performance of aceh cattle at Indrapuri Breeding Center for Superior Livestock and Forage has the potential to become superior cattle based on the criteria of Indonesian National Standard.Keywords: aceh cattle, performance, body weight, body size

scholarly journals Korelasi Genetik Pada Sifat Pertumbuhan Sapi Aceh di Kecamatan Indrapuri Provinsi Aceh

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Widya Pintaka Bayu Putra ◽  
Sumadi Sumadi ◽  
Tety Hartatik
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Genetic Correlation ◽  
Standard Error ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
Aceh Province ◽  
Daily Gain

(The genetic correlation of growth traits in Aceh cattle at indrapuri district Aceh Province)ABSTRACT. This research was conducted to estimate genetic correlation of growth traits on Aceh cattle including birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), and Average Daily Gain (ADG). The research was done at Indrapuri Breeding and Forage Centre (IBFC) of Aceh cattle from March 2013 to April 2013. The materials of this research consist of growth records from 2010 to 2012. The genetic correlation was analyzed by variance and covariance. The results indicated that the lowest standard error (SE) value of heritability showed on birth weight 0.15+0.13. Most of genetic correlation value on growth traits was positive and high categorized ( 0.50). The lowest SE value showed on correlation between birth weight and pre-weaning ADG (0.55+0.54), birth weight and post-weaning ADG (0,63+0,62), pre-weaning ADG and post-weaning ADG (0.71+0.33), pos-weaning ADG and weight/age or W/A (0.72+0.33) then final weight and W/A (0.94+0.69). It could be concluded that most of genetic correlation value on Aceh cattle growth traits were positive and high therefore the selection based on growth traits can be done for increasing performance in Aceh cattle.

Evaluation of beef cattle genotypes and estimation of direct and maternal genetic effects in a tropical environment. 1. Growth traits

2003 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 1013 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. C. Prayaga
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Bos Taurus ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Bos Indicus ◽  
Genetic Effects ◽  
Additive Effects ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
Final Weight

Data from a crossbreeding experiment conducted during 1992–97 involving 31 genotypes from tropically adapted British (B), Sanga-derived (S), Zebu cross (Zx), Zebu (Z), and Continental (C) beef cattle breed groups were analysed to compare least-squares means, direct and maternal genetic effects, and heterosis estimates for birthweight, weaning weight, yearling weight, final weight (18 months), and pre- and post-weaning average daily gain (ADG). The genotypes were regrouped as Bos taurus (B, S, C)- and Bos indicus (Z, Zx)-derived groups to enable the comparison of direct (dD) and maternal (mD) dominance effects among indicine (II), taurine–indicine (TI), and taurine (TT) crosses. Genotype, contemporary group (year of birth, season of birth, and age of the dam), sex, and genotype × sex interactions were significant (P < 0.01) sources of variation for all the traits. Treatment to control parasites significantly (P < 0.01) affected post-weaning growth traits. In general, crossbred calves performed better than purebred calves. Z dam breeds resulted in lower birthweight, and Z sire breeds and S dam breeds resulted in heavier birthweights. For traits after birth, ZC and ZC crosses with S and Z showed heavier weights and higher gains. Prior to weaning, males weighed significantly more and gained weight at a faster rate than females in most of the crossbreds. Weight gain was relatively low between weaning and yearling age.Direct and maternal additive effects were estimated as a deviation from the British breed group mean for various traits. Direct additive effects of C, Z, and S were high and significantly different from the British mean for all the growth traits. Maternal additive effects of C were low and not significantly different from the British mean. Large negative maternal additive effects of Z and Zx caused lower birthweights of calves from Z and Zx dams. A decrease of maternal additive effect from weaning to final weight and pre-weaning to post-weaning ADG was noticed. The magnitude of dD effects was higher in TI crosses than in II crosses for all the traits except for birthweight, indicating the advantage of Bos taurus × Bos indicus crosses. In TT crosses, dD was only significant for weaning weight (P�<�0.01) and pre-weaning ADG (P < 0.05). Significant (P < 0.01) and positive mD effects observed in TI crosses indicated a better maternal environment provided by crossbred dams. High correlation coefficient estimates (0.92–0.99) between least-squares means and predicted means, observed for a set of F1 genotypes, indicated the prediction of performance of untested genotypes with reasonable accuracy. The per cent heterosis estimates were higher in Zebu × British breed crosses.

Discussion

1973 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 43-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. Bowman
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Ambiguous Word ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
Skeletal Size ◽  
Units Of Measurement ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Composition I

Discussion of this topic requires clear definition of terms. For instance, because size can be such an ambiguous word, it is essential at all times to state the units of measurement of size of the animal. The units may referto height, weight, skeletal size, metabolic body weight or to some component of body composition. Most frequently the subject is discussed in terms of body weight, or some function of it representing metabolic body size, and little cognisance is taken of possible differences in body composition. I consider this to be a serious omission, because it seems highly unlikely that weight of the animal will have the same relationship to productivity irrespective of the composition of the weight.

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