Assesses the repeatability and reproducibility of a condition scoring system. Presents results from an analysis of sequential condition scoring of cattle over a dry season to show differences between treatments and trends over time.
Nicholson, M.J.
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Sayers, A.R.
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[Repeatability, reproducibility and sequential use of condition scoring of Bos indicus cattle]
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Repeatability, reproducibility and sequential use of condition scoring of Bos indicus cattle
Comments on some of the issues raised in Mali research memo entitled "Notes on milk production in some West African pastoral systems", viz. changes in milk offtake/total milk production ratio during lactation and its effects on calf growth, lactation length and milk composition. Discusses effects...
Nicholson, M.J.
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[Part I. Comments on Mali Research Memo no. 3. Part 2. Watering strategies in arid areas: Physiological and ecological implications]
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Part I. Comments on Mali Research Memo no. 3. Part 2. Watering strategies in arid areas: Physiological and ecological implications
Presents a theoritical outline of the techniques in the use of tritiated water (HTO) which can be used to estimate total body water, body composition, water turnover, milk intake and feed intake. Highlights its potential errors and gives a comprehensive methodology for the use of tritiated water ...
Nicholson, M.J.
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[The use of tritiated water in livestock research in Africa: Theory, application, methodology and potential errors of the technique]
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The use of tritiated water in livestock research in Africa: Theory, application, methodology and potential errors of the technique
A comparison of body condition scoring and anal fold thickness measurement in B. indicus cattle, in which body fat content was simultaneously estimated by tritiated water dilution.
Nicholson, M.J.
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Little, D.A.
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[Skinfold thickness, condition score and tritiated water space in Boran cattle]
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Skinfold thickness, condition score and tritiated water space in Boran cattle
Presents a general description of pastoralist milk production from cattle in Africa, analyzing data on milk yield & offtake, lactation and milk composition under pastoralist conditions; briefly examines the use of milk from camels and smallstock by pastoralsits to complement their milk supply fro...
An attempt was made to use anal skinfold thickness as a quantitative measurment to estimate body fatness in Boran cattle (Bos indicus). Using the normal single-operator technique the relationship between skinfold thickness and the other measurements was poor but was greatly improved by using two ...
Nicholson, M.J.
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Little, D.A.
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[A note on the usefulness of skinfold thickness and condition score for estimating body fat content in Boran cattle]
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A note on the usefulness of skinfold thickness and condition score for estimating body fat content in Boran cattle