Equivalent Body Weight
n
EqBW = (FBW/SRW)×SBW
n
FBW is BW @ target composition (e.g. 28%
EBF)
n
Estimating FBW:
q
During growth: frame size, ultrasound, or visual
appraisal
q
After harvest: HCW, BF, REA, and QG (Guiroy et
al. 2001)