Table 1 Common morphological parameters of yaks
From: Body weight estimation of yak based on cloud edge computing
| Items | Description | Measured by |
|---|---|---|
| Standing height | Vertical height from point of withers (T) to ground | Biltmore stick |
| Body length | Distance from a point of shoulder (JD) to a point of the buttocks (TX) | Tape |
| Chest depth | Chest height measured along rear end of the shoulder blade (X) | Biltmore Stick |
| Chest circumference | Chest perimeter measured along rear end of the shoulder blade (X) | Tape |
| Hipcross height | Vertical height from a central point of two lions to the ground | Biltmore stick |