Determination of the Factors Affecting Live Weight Gain Using Factor Analysis and Stepwise Regression Model

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Isık H. B., Topcu Y., Guler C.

JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH, vol.35, pp.161-164, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 35
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/09712119.2009.9707008
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.161-164
  • Keywords: Weight gain, feeding type, factor analysis, stepwise regression
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

To examine the most important factors on weight gains of Brown Swiss (BS) and Holstein Friesian (HF) calves using factor and stepwise regression analyses 53 BS and 41 HF calves were observed from parturition to six months of age. The results showed that physical characteristics, feeding type, gender and breed all played an important role on weight gains of calves.