Validity of Weight Estimation Models in Pigs Reared under Different Management Conditions

A study was carried out to determine the relationship between linear body measurements and live weight in Landrace and Large White pigs reared under different management conditions in Zimbabwe. Data was collected for body length, heart girth, and live weight in 358 pigs reared under intensive commer...

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Main Authors: Marvelous Sungirai, Lawrence Masaka, Tonderai Maxwell Benhura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/530469