Goats – non-invasive measurement

Taking measurements from goats

Approved activitiesCategory
1. Body weight2

2. Body condition

  • visual assessment
  • condition scoring
  • ultrasound


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3. Growth2
4. Body proportions2
5. Pulse or bloodflow2
6. Respiration2
7. Skin temperature (non-invasive)2
8. Age by dentition2
9. Scrotum and testicles (palpation)2

In order to weigh goats they will need to be walked through the race and onto scales or led onto scales. Routine weighing is generally done to:

  • monitor growth rates
  • match nutrition required with nutrition supplied
  • provide data for analysis and planning.

Category:

  • Teaching and learning

Business Unit:

  • Curriculum
Page details
Last modified date
06/03/2026
Business unit contact email
Executive director
Megan Kelly
Executive director’s business unit
Teaching Learning&Student Wellbeing
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