Objective studies in bovine conformation

Authors

  • Paul R. Greenough Department of Veterinary Anesthesiology, Radiology and Surgery, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N OWO, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no25p62-65

Keywords:

animal anatomy, Bones, Conformation, growth, body measurement, hoof

Abstract

Traditionally the conformation of cattle has been evaluated subjectively by lay individuals. Over the years this has lead to the selection of shape and size on the basis of aesthetics rather than "functional efficiency." The term "functional efficiency" is used by Bonsma (1973) and is best used when conformation is related to factors of economic importance such as fertility, susceptibility to disease, production, calvability and longevity.

Cover image of the 25th Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: a photo of Indianapolis with the Hoosier Dome in the forefront.

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Published

1990-09-01

Issue

No. 25 (1990 September)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Objective studies in bovine conformation. (1990). The Bovine Practitioner, 25, 62-65. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no25p62-65