Caracterización zoométrica de la raza Charoláis en el Cantón Morona.

Abstract

At Charolais Association in Morona Santiago Province, the zoometric Characterization research of Charolais breed was carried out. 156 Charolais cattle registered in the Association were evaluated. Fourteen (14) morphological measures for male cattle and thirteen (13) for female cattle and six (6) zoometric index were taken by using a statistical – descriptive analysis and correlation and retrospective tests. Where relating the morphological measures with the weight, it was determined that the standing height (SH) was the most homogenous. 96,68% for male cattle older than 3 years old, 74% for male cattle aged from 24 to 30 months, and 94% of determining coefficient for calves aged from 12 to 18 months. 92% for the heifers older than 30 months old and 99% for heifers aged from 19 to 30 months. It is concluded that the morphological characteristics of Charolais cattle bred in Morona Canton are quite similar to international breed standard. From the results, it is recommended to evaluate both breed production and reproduction in the area.