THE PREDICTION OF LIVEWEIGHT OF CROSSBRED PIGS FROM THREE BODY MEASUREMENTS

Authors

  • T. S. B. TEGBE Ahmadu Bello University, Shika — Zana, Nigeria
  • S. A. S. OLORUNJU Ahmadu Bello University, Shika — Zana, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v15i.947

Keywords:

pig, liveweight, prediction, chest girth, loin girth, body length

Abstract

The prediction of pig liveweight from three body measurements was studied using crossbred (Landrace x Large White and Hampshire x Large White) barrows and gilts, there were 286 measurements for the different parameters studied (Chest girth, Body length and Lain girth). "There were no significant differences due to sex for all the parameters investigated. Pig liveweight was best predicted singly using chest girth measurement. However, with the use of a combination of chest girth and body length, the prediction efficiency was enhanced.

Author Biographies

  • T. S. B. TEGBE, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika — Zana, Nigeria

    National Animal Research Institute

  • S. A. S. OLORUNJU, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika — Zana, Nigeria

    National Animal Research Institute

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Published

2021-01-05

Issue

Vol. 15 (1988)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

THE PREDICTION OF LIVEWEIGHT OF CROSSBRED PIGS FROM THREE BODY MEASUREMENTS. (2021). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 15, 9-13. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v15i.947