Goat Body Weight Determinants with Fundamental Parameters

Author: Dinesh Kumar Sunwasiya, Naveen Kumar, Prakash Chandra Sanwal, Devendra Prasad Pateer, Lokesh Kumar Chandolia, Vilshan Chouhan, Yogesh Kadela

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Abstract

Basic facts regarding Sirohi goats' body weights (Kg) at different ages are provided. 1055 animals, totalling 340 males and 715 females, have been included in the data for various purposes. At birth and then every 30 days up to 365 days, the average body weights for both sexes. There were 32.33 percent male and 60.7 percent females in the current research of data from birth to 360 days of age. Only animals that remained alive from birth to age 12 were taken into account. For body weights measured from birth to 360 days of age, the coefficient of variation (CV) ranged from 19.99 to 32.50 percent. For body weight, the coefficient of variation (CV) ranged from 19.72 to 36.59 percent for male children and 18.11 to 29.76 percent for female children. This could be as a result of several environmental influences that affect an individual's body weight. Animals' body weights with high range coefficients of variation demonstrated good room for improvement. By choosing sires with strong genetic potential or by creating better environmental conditions, this could be improved.

Keywords

Body weight, coefficient of variation, Sire, Sirohi goat

Conclusion

The coefficient of variation (CV) for body weight may result from a variety of environmental factors that have an impact on an individual's body weight. Body weights of animals that had significant range coefficients of variation showed that there was opportunity for improvement. This could be enhanced by selecting sires with high genetic potential or by promoting better environmental conditions. The findings of this study can be used to aid plan farm management strategies and decision-making on the culling of poor animals and the selection of animals that are highly productive simply based on their growth.

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Dinesh Kumar Sunwasiya, Naveen Kumar, Prakash Chandra Sanwal, Devendra Prasad Pateer, Lokesh Kumar Chandolia, Vilshan Chouhan, Yogesh Kadela (2023). Goat Body Weight Determinants with Fundamental Parameters. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5a): 190-194.