Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1948
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Animal Science
Abstract
The weight of an animal is usually the most important measurement in assessing the results of livestock experiments. This is especially true with meat animals such as cattle, sheep, and hogs. The weight is measured by individual weightings is a variables that is influenced by many factors. In most experiments the weight desired is the average body weight under conditions being imposed by the experimental treatment. This weight can be measured only approximately, the error depending upon the precision of the scales, the care and accuracy
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Beef cattle
Description
Includes bibliographical references
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
28
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
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Recommended Citation
Holt, Leroy Henry, "The Relative Accuracy of One-Day and Three-Day Weights of Range Cows" (1948). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2110.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2110