Section 05 – Conformation Recording - Revision history

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	=== Body defects ===		==== Body defects ====

	===== 1. Open shoulder =====		===== 1. Open shoulder =====

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Mammary defects

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Conformation recording of dual purpose cattle

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	== Conformation recording of dual purpose cattle ==		==== Conformation recording of dual purpose cattle ====
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	== Conformation recording of beef cattle ==
			==== Conformation recording of beef cattle ====
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	== Conformation recording of dairy cattle ==		==== Conformation recording of dairy cattle ====
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	Per defect a definition is given in ''Table 2'' and it is indicated in which type of breed the defect can have added value.		Per defect a definition is given in ''Table 2'' and it is indicated in which type of breed the defect can have added value.

	<div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none" id="table1"><caption>''Table 2. ~~Llist~~ of approved conformation defects.''</caption><tr>		<div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none" id="table1"><caption>''Table 2. List of approved conformation defects.''</caption><tr>
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Cmosconi: /* Conformation recording of dairy goats */

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Conformation recording of dairy goats

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	== Conformation recording of dairy goats ==		== Conformation recording of dairy goats ==
	The ICAR multi dairy goat breed conformation recording recommendation describes a set of conformation traits which currently ~~are~~ used in several countries in several ~~breed~~. The traits are defined in such a way that they are not breed specific.		The ICAR multi dairy goat breed conformation recording recommendation describes a set of conformation traits which are currently used in several countries in several breeds. The traits are defined in such a way that they are not breed specific.

	This document contains a list of standard traits, which is a list of traits which could be scored by all organisations in the same way to improve further harmonisation on international level.		This document contains a list of standard traits, which is a list of traits which could be scored by all organisations in the same way to improve further harmonisation on international level. Conformation traits are important as auxiliary traits. Linear type scoring can also help to improve machine milkability in goats..

	The list with standard traits and the standard trait definition for dairy goats can be found in [[Section 05 – Conformation Recording#Appendix 4: Conformation recoding of Dairy Goats\|Appendix 4: The standard trait definition for dairy goats]]		The list with standard traits and the standard trait definition for dairy goats can be found in [[Section 05 – Conformation Recording#Appendix 4: Conformation recoding of Dairy Goats\|Appendix 4: The standard trait definition for dairy goats]]
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	==== Linear Type Traits ====		==== Linear Type Traits ====
	Linear type traits are the basis of all modern type classification systems, and are the foundation of all systems for describing the dairy goat. Linear classification is based on measurements of individual type traits instead of opinions. It describes the degree of a trait, not its desirability.		Linear type traits are the basis of all modern type classification systems, and are the foundation of all systems for describing the dairy goat. Linear classification is based on measurements of individual type traits instead of opinions. It describes the degree of a trait, not its desirability..

	Advantages of linear scoring are:		Advantages of linear scoring are:
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	* 19. Teat Orientation side view		* 19. Teat Orientation side view
	* 20. Teat Length		* 20. Teat Length
	* 21. Teat Form		* 21. Teat Form

	=== Standard Trait Definition ===		=== Standard Trait Definition ===
	The precise description of each trait is well defined and it is essential that the full range of linear scores to identify the intermediate and extremes of each trait be used. The assessment parameters for the calculations should be based on the expected biological extremes of the same category animals in terms of sex and age scored. The scale must cover the biological extremes of the current population or category. The extremes and the intermediates are ordered according to the degree of expression of the trait. For example thin and thick, long and short etc. A high or a low score has no particular meaning and it is not necessarily desirable or undesirable.		The precise description of each trait is well defined and it is essential that the full range of linear scores to identify the intermediate and extremes of each trait be used. The assessment parameters for the calculations should be based on the expected biological extremes of the same category animals in terms of sex and age scored. The scale must cover the biological extremes of the current population or category. The extremes and the intermediates are ordered according to the degree of expression of the trait. For example, thin and thick, long and short etc. A high or a low score has no particular meaning and it is not necessarily desirable or undesirable..

	Recommended Scale 1 - 9		Recommended Scale 1 - 9

	'''Note''': The linear scale used, must cover the expected biological extremes of the population in the country of assessment.		'''Note''': The linear scale used must cover the expected biological extremes of the population in the country of assessment.

	==== 1. Stature ====		==== 1. Stature ====
	Reference point: Measured from the top of the spine in between the shoulders to ground. Precise measurement in ~~centimeters~~ or inches, or linear scale.		Reference point: Measured from the top of the spine in between the shoulders to ground. Precise measurement in centimetres or inches, or linear scale.

	1 - Short		1 - Short

Cmosconi: /* Conformation recording of dairy goats */

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Conformation recording of dairy goats

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	This document contains a list of standard traits, which is a list of traits which could be scored by all organisations in the same way to improve further harmonisation on international level.		This document contains a list of standard traits, which is a list of traits which could be scored by all organisations in the same way to improve further harmonisation on international level.

	The list with standard traits and the standard trait definition for dairy goats can be found in [[Section 05 – Conformation Recording#Appendix 4: ~~The standard trait definition for~~ Dairy Goats\|Appendix 4: The standard trait definition for dairy goats]]		The list with standard traits and the standard trait definition for dairy goats can be found in [[Section 05 – Conformation Recording#Appendix 4: Conformation recoding of Dairy Goats\|Appendix 4: The standard trait definition for dairy goats]]

	== Improving data quality and monitoring classifiers ==		== Improving data quality and monitoring classifiers ==