Morphometric analysis of Sardinian breed donkeys.
The main somatometric characteristics of 15 Sardinian breed adult donkeys (6 male and 9 female) were studied. Analysis of the somatic measurements and zoometric indexes show subjects of small build of a mesomorph constitutional type. Dimorphism between the sexes is slight and is limited to the rump area. The number of donkeys still to be found in Sardinia is greatly reduced and urgent measures are needed to safeguard its animal genetic resource.
Institute of Animal Production, University of Sassari.
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Pinna
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Vacca
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Lai
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Cappio Borlino
D000818:Animals; D018397:Equidae / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D012727:Sex Characteristics