PRAKTIKUM PENGUKURAN TERNAK KAMBING

Summary

This video demonstrates how to accurately measure the body dimensions of a goat for livestock management. It covers the use of tools like a measuring stick and tape measure for various measurements such as shoulder height, body length, chest girth, and more. The video also explains the significance of each measurement, including how to measure different body parts like the neck, legs, ears, and tail, ensuring that the animal is in a natural, upright position for accurate results. Proper technique and timing are emphasized to achieve precise and reliable data.

Takeaways

• 😀 Accurate body measurement of goats is essential for livestock recovery.
• 😀 A stick measure (tongkat ukur) is used to measure shoulder height, back height, body length, and chest depth.
• 😀 A tape measure (pita ukur) is used to measure heart girth, barrel circumference, hind limb length, back width, ear length, ear width, and tail length.
• 😀 Ensure the goat stands naturally and straight to achieve accurate measurements.
• 😀 Measurements should be taken before the goat is fed to avoid discrepancies due to a full stomach, especially for barrel circumference.
• 😀 Shoulder height (Weather height) is measured from the ground to the highest point of the shoulder using the stick measure.
• 😀 Back height (Hip height) is measured from the highest point of the back to the ground with the stick measure.
• 😀 Body length is measured from the shoulder bone to the protrusion of the breastbone using the stick measure.
• 😀 Heart girth is measured around the chest, just behind the front legs, using the tape measure.
• 😀 Tail length is measured from the base of the tail (where it meets the body) to the tip of the tail, excluding the hair.

Q & A

What are the primary tools used for measuring goat body dimensions in the video?

The primary tools used for measuring goat body dimensions are a measuring stick and a measuring tape.

Why is it important to ensure that the goat is standing naturally during measurements?

It is important to ensure that the goat is standing naturally to ensure that the measurements are as accurate as possible.

What is the significance of the goat's breed in the video?

The goat in the video is a male PE (Peranakan Etawa) breed, which has 25% Saanen blood. This detail helps contextualize the specific body measurements being taken.

How is the wither height (Tinggi Pundak) measured using the measuring stick?

The wither height is measured from the ground up to the highest point of the goat's shoulder, using a measuring stick with measurements in centimeters.

What is the purpose of measuring the hip height (Tinggi Punggung)?

The hip height is measured to determine the highest point of the goat's back, specifically from the last thoracic vertebra to the ground.

How is the body length (Panjang Badan) of the goat measured?

The body length is measured from the shoulder bone to the protrusion of the breastbone, using a measuring stick in centimeters.

What does the 'heart girth' measurement indicate, and how is it performed?

The heart girth measurement indicates the circumference of the goat's chest, taken with a measuring tape just behind the front legs.

Why is it important to measure the goat's abdomen (Lingkar Perut) before feeding?

It is important to measure the goat's abdomen before feeding because the stomach will expand after eating, which could lead to inaccurate measurements if taken afterward.

What is the purpose of measuring the leg length (Panjang Kelangkang)?

The leg length is measured to determine the length from the point of the back hip bone to the hock bone, providing insights into the goat's stature and leg structure.

How is the ear length and width measured?

The ear length is measured from the base of the ear to the tip, while the ear width is measured across the widest part of the ear, both using a measuring tape in centimeters.

How is the tail length measured on the goat?

The tail length is measured from the base of the tail, where it meets the rump, to the tip of the tail bone, excluding the hair.