Of being a non-invasive, accurate and easily implemented technique. Monitor body condition and body subcutaneous fat distribution in jennets, with the advantage Our results suggest that RTU is a potentially valuable tool to Significant correlations were found between BCS and RTU measurements (SF and TD) for all Variations when taken at the other sites, in particular those taken over the ribs. Were found along the thoracolumbar axis, though RTU measurements parallel better the BCS SF distribution was analysed and the correlationsīetween BCS and RTU measurements were assessed. RTU images were acquired toĭetermine the subcutaneous fat depth (SF), measured at the neck loin rump and tail-head,Īnd tissue depth (TD) measured at ribs. Study was developed using 16 adult jennets of the Asinina de Miranda breed, in a total of 33Įxaminations for BCS and real time ultrasound (RTU). Ultrasonographic fat amount and its pattern of deposition and the BCS, and a preliminary

In donkeys no available information exists on the relationship between Interspecies differences on the most relevant site for ultrasound collection of data have beenĭemonstrated, in particular between equids and ruminants, which are related with anatomicįeatures. For severalĭomestic species the relationships between the ultrasound subcutaneous fat depth, the bodyĬondition score and the body subcutaneous fat distribution have already been establish. Body condition score (BCS) may be used to assess aĭonkey’s welfare and nutritional status, but the procedure is highly subjective. In Northeast Portugal donkeys usually face seasonal food shortage and often their basic

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