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The use of body measurements to estimate live weight in the camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 November 2021

S.P. Simpkin ,
D.J. Atkins ,
J.O. Evans  and
P. Rowlinson
S.P. Simpkin
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England NE1 7RU
D.J. Atkins
Affiliation:
Ol Maisor Ranch, P.O. Box 9, Rumuruti, Kenya
J.O. Evans
Affiliation:
Ol Maisor Ranch, P.O. Box 9, Rumuruti, Kenya
P. Rowlinson
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England NE1 7RU
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The camel is an important source of meat and milk in arid and semi-arid lands but estimates of its productivity show considerable variation. The anatomy of the camel and its nomadic management existence, make it difficult to obtain accurate live weights using standard techniques. Formulae for estimating the live weight of camels in various countries have been published using thoracic girth, abdominal girth, shoulder height, or a combination of all three measurements. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of biometrical measurement to estimate the live weight of camels of different ages and breeds in Kenya and to compare the results with those of other researchers.

Type
Horses, Camels & Dogs
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 1996 , March 1996 , pp. 104
Copyright
Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 1996

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