Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru

dc.contributor.authorCcalta Hancco, Ruth
dc.contributor.authorHuayta Arizaca, Rito Felipe
dc.contributor.authorSalcedo Quispe, Elvis Lizandro
dc.contributor.authorValverde, Anthony
dc.contributor.authorCucho Dolmos, Hernán Carlos
dc.contributor.authorCanaza-Cayo, Ali William
dc.contributor.authorAcuña Leiva, Alex Yony
dc.contributor.authorEstrada Cañari, Richard
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-21T19:11:03Z
dc.date.available2025-08-21T19:11:03Z
dc.date.issued2025-08-20
dc.description.abstractHigh-Andean Creole cattle represent a genetic resource with significant adaptive value in high-altitude ecosystems. In this study, 151 Creole cows from the provinces of Canas and Quispicanchis (Cusco, Peru) were evaluated to characterize their morphometry, calculate zoometric indices, and establish functional biotypes. Ten morphometric parameters were measured, and eight structural indices were calculated. Four differentiated biotypes were identified through the multivariate analysis and hierarchical clustering of quantitative variables (BI, BII, BIII, and BIV). Morphological differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05) and associated with different productive orientations. Biotype I showed greater thoracic development and a compact structure, which is compatible with intermediate beefaptitude; Biotype II exhibited more elongated proportions and a lower weight, indicating a dairy tendency; Biotype III stood out for its muscle mass, thoracic depth, and pelvic width, evidencing a clear beef orientation; and Biotype IV combined a higher weight, rectangular conformation, and wide pelvis, showing potential for beef production and ease of calving. Functional differentiation was supported by Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) and PERMANOVA tests. Correlations between morphometric variables and zoometric indices revealed anatomical patterns consistent with the productive functions proposed. The results highlight the morpho-functional diversity of Andean Creole cattle and their potential for conservation and improvement programs in extensive highland systems.
dc.description.sponsorshipThis research was conducted with funding from the following project: “Mejoramiento de los Servicios de Investigación y Transferencia de Tecnología en Ganadería Alto Andina en las Regiones: Apurímac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, Junín, Moquegua, Pasco, Puno y Tacna, 33 Distritos” CUI No. 2491159, of the Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria.
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dc.identifier.citationCcalta, R.; Huayta Arizaca, R.F.; Salcedo Quispe, E.L.; Valverde, A.; Cucho Dolmos, H.C.; Canaza-Cayo, A.W.; Acuña Leiva, A.Y.; Estrada, R. Morphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru. Vet. Sci. 2025, 12, 782. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/vetsci12080782
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12080782
dc.identifier.issn2306-7381
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2834
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.publisher.countryCH
dc.relation.ispartofurn:issn: 2306-7381
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVeterinary Sciences
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.sourceInstituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria
dc.source.uriRepositorio Institucional - INIA
dc.subjectCreole cattle
dc.subjectMorphometry
dc.subjectZoometric indices
dc.subjectBiotypification
dc.subjectHigh Andean livestock farming
dc.subjectGanado criollo
dc.subjectMorfometría
dc.subjectÍndices zoométricos
dc.subjectBiotipificación
dc.subjectGanadería altoandina
dc.subject.agrovocPerú; Peru; Características; Characteristics; Adaptado; Adaptive; Genetic resources; Recursos genéticos; Cows; Vacas
dc.subject.ocdehttps://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.02.01
dc.titleMorphometric Characterization and Zoometric Indices of High-Andean Creole Cows from Southern Peru
dc.typeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/article

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