Difference between revisions of "Ultrasound rump fat"

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This trait is not currently used in genetic evaluations.
  
 
===Usage===
 
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Revision as of 03:20, 14 December 2019


Phenotype

Rump fat thickness is a fat depot that is highly related to 12th-13th rib backfat thickness. To collect this image, the ultrasound transducer should be placed directly between the hooks and pins without a standoff guide. Ultrasound technicians and image processing labs should be certified or accredited by the Ultrasound Guidelines Council.

Adjusted Value

Contempory Group

Genetic Evaluation

This trait is not currently used in genetic evaluations.

Usage