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Scrotal circumference measurements as an indicator of growth in the male beef animal

Creator:

Pirelli, Gene J.

Abstract:

Testes size as an indicator of future growth was examined in a total of 45 bull calves from spring calves born in 1978 and 1979. Scrotal circumference measurements were used as the physical indicator of testicle size in the live animal. Growth traits studied were preweaning average daily gain, weaning...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

beef cattle herd at Soap Creek Ranch, located approximately ten miles north of the Oregon State