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Vol. 10, Special Issue 10 (2025)

To study the body weight with body condition score & body measurements in Surati Goat

Author(s): Bansode PS, Birari DR, Choudhari DM, Desale RJ and RS Korde
Abstract:
The data for this study was collected from goats maintained by farmers in the Dhule district. Data concerning 200 Surti goats was categorized into rearing tract, two sex categories, and age of animals. The body measurements were obtained using a measuring tape for the measurement scale. BCS scoring was conducted on a scale of 1 to 5, focusing on the lumbar region, rib cage, and sternal region. The body weights of the goats varied between 23 to 37 kg, while their body lengths ranged from 55 to 76 cm. The height at the withers was between 59 and 84 cm, and the chest girth ranged from 58 to 80 cm. Additionally, the paunch girth varied from 64 to 85 cm. The average BCS-L, BCS-R and BCS-S of the Surti goat was recorded at (2.83±0.06) cm, (2.57±0.06) cm and (2.35±0.06) cm, respectively. The average physical parameters measured for the goat, specifically body weight, body length, height at the withers, hearth girth and paunch girth were found to be (31.42±0.23) kg, (65.55±0.28) cm, (69.83±0.30) cm, (71.22±0.26) cm and (76.35±0.30) cm, respectively. In conclusion the values for body weight, body condition score, and body measurements were significantly higher in females than in males within the sex groups.
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How to cite this article:
Bansode PS, Birari DR, Choudhari DM, Desale RJ, RS Korde. To study the body weight with body condition score & body measurements in Surati Goat. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2025;10(10S):46-48. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i10Sa.2624
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