Path Analysis of the Relationship Between Weaning Weight and Some Morphological Traits in Awassi Lamb
Abstract
In this
study, Path analysis was used to determine the direct and indirect effects of
some morphological traits such as wither height, sacrum height, body length,
chest depth, chest girth and chest width on the weaning weight of sheep. The
data was obtained from 200 heads of Awassi lambs raised in Gaziantep province.
The results of the path analysis indicated that the variants of sacrum height
and body length sustained the most significant effect on the weaning weight.
Consequentely, chest girth and body length were the most favorable measurements
to estimate weaning weight in Awassi and could be used as a reliable criteria
for practical selection in Awassi lambs.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Sabri Gül
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0000-0001-6787-8190
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 31, 2019
Submission Date
April 29, 2019
Acceptance Date
July 18, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 22
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