Analysis of the Interrelationships between Various Body Dimensions in Young Lambs

Author(s) : Sidra Fida, Asma Akram, Amjad Farooq, Abdul Waheed, Asim Faraz, Syeda Maryam Hussain, Zeeshan Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Arslan Akbar, Muhammad Rizwan, Chanda Liaqat, Sadia Sanaullah, Anam Zohra and Nasir Ali Tauqir

Digital object identifier:

https://doi.org/10.52587/JAF050105

Abstract:

The aim of the current study was to examine the relationship between various body measurements of native sheep in the Southern Punjab area of Pakistan. Data (n = 97) on several linear body measurements, along with the animals' identities, were recorded for this purpose. Lambs aged 1 to 6 months were included in the study. Two flocks of animals were involved, and both male and female participants were considered. The body measurements used in this study included: body length, ear length, ear width, head width, withers height, head length, heart girth, neck width, neck length, rump width, rump length, and tail length. The data were collected, updated, and checked for normal distribution. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to assess the relationships between the measurements. This study provides valuable insights into the associations between different body measurements of native sheep.