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Online Journal of Veterinary Research©
Volume 15 (2):
106-111, 2011. Redacted 2017.
A. Fadlelmoula
(BVSc, MSc, PhD)1#, I.Yousif (BVSc, MSc, PhD)1# and A. Ismail (BSc,
MSc, PhD)2
1 Dept(s). of Genetics and
Animal Breeding, Faculty of Animal Production, University of Khartoum, and
Animal Production, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Elfasher, Sudan.
ABSTRACT
Fadlelmoula A, Yousif
I, Ismail A, Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates of morphometric traits
in Sudan desert goats, Onl J Vet Res, 15 (2):
106-111, 2011. This study describes phenotypic
and genetic potential of morphometric traits of Sudan desert goats. A LSML (Least Square and Maximum Likelihood) program package
was used to analyze the data. Linear body measurements (Height at wither, body
length, heart girth and paunch circumference) of 343 male and female goats aged
from birth to 12th month were estimated. Average ranges were
30.04-52.10, 25.45-46.17, 30.25-63.78 and 30.86-67.90 cm for height at
wither, body length, heart girth and paunch circumference respectively. Means
of the traits measured were significantly (P<0.01) different among ages. Heritability estimates for linear
body measurements ranged 0.10-0.48. The average range of genetic correlations
among body measurements from sire component was 0.36–0.96, and that from dam
component was 0.30–0.99. Results showed an average range of phenotypic
correlations of 0.16-0.70 among body measurements at various ages. Sire and dam
showed significant effects on body measurements at age from birth to twelve
month. Based on the magnitude of the genetic correlation coefficients, height
at wither and heart girth could be used for predicting live weight of the
animal.
Key words: Height at wither, Body length, Sudan desert Goats,
Heart girth, Paunch circumference
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