Body composition estimation in breeding ewes using live weight and body parameters utilising image analysis : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University

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Body composition estimation in breeding ewes using live weight and body parameters utilising image analysis : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University

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Farmers are continually looking for new reliable, objective and non-invasive methods for estimating ewe body condition. Live weight (LW) in combination with body condition score (BCS) are used by farmers as a basis to determine the condition of the animal. Where LW is a crucial indicator of body composition, body condition can be evaluated by determining the amount of fat in the animal. This amount plays a key role in ewes’ health condition and animal productivity. The body condition score is...

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Thesis

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Doctoral

Date created

2023

Creator

Shalaldeh, Ahmad

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https://hdl.handle.net/10182/16722

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image processing / body composition / fat / carcass weight / ewes condition / body condition score / live weight / body parameters / pre-mating / weaning / image thresholding / multivariate linear regression / computerised tomography (CT) / artificial neural networks / sheep production / sheep farming / sheep management / Animal management / Agricultural systems analysis and modelling

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