Assessment of body composition in the live animal

A.H. Kirton

Ruakura Agricultural Research Centre, Hamilton

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A review is presented of methods of estimating the composition of live animals. Conformation, body weight, external and internal linear measurements, body water, body density, electrolyte content (potassium-40) and other techniques are briefly discussed. The author concludes that no completely satisfactory method is at present available.

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