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Morphological and morphometric comparison and digital classification of Guaymi and Guabala cattle breeds using machine learning

Axel Villalobos-cortés, Ana Flores De León, Marcelino Jaén.


Abstract
Background:
Guaymi and Guabala Creole cattle are unique genetic resources adapted to tropical systems in Panama.

Aim:
This study aimed to compare the morphometry and morphology using classical zoometric analysis and automated classification via the Mooebius web app and random forest models.

Methods:
Morphological and morphometric data from 225 adult cattle were analyzed using nested analysis of variance and chi-square tests. A supervised RF classifier and web-based index calculator (Mooebius) were developed for aptitude prediction.

Results:
There were significant differences (p<0.05) were found in body proportions and pelvic conformation. The Guaymi cattle showed lighter morphologies with dairy aptitude, whereas the Guabala were more robust and meat-oriented. The RF models achieved accuracies ranging from 86.4 % (raw measurements) to 90.9 % (index-based models), identifying body length and thoracic perimeter as the most influential predictors.

Conclusion:
The integration of morphological and morphometric data with artificial intelligence techniques provides an effective decision support tool for the conservation and selection of native breeds in tropical conditions.

Key words: Creole cattle; Machine learning; Morphometry; Tropical livestock; Zoometric indices.


 
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Villalobos-cortés A, León AFD, Jaén M. Morphological and morphometric comparison and digital classification of Guaymi and Guabala cattle breeds using machine learning. Open Vet. J.. 2026; 16(3): 1496-1510. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i3.9

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Villalobos-cortés A, León AFD, Jaén M. Morphological and morphometric comparison and digital classification of Guaymi and Guabala cattle breeds using machine learning. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=295008 [Access: March 31, 2026]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i3.9

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Villalobos-cortés A, León AFD, Jaén M. Morphological and morphometric comparison and digital classification of Guaymi and Guabala cattle breeds using machine learning. Open Vet. J.. 2026; 16(3): 1496-1510. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i3.9


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Villalobos-cortés A, León AFD, Jaén M. Morphological and morphometric comparison and digital classification of Guaymi and Guabala cattle breeds using machine learning. Open Vet. J.. (2026), [cited March 31, 2026]; 16(3): 1496-1510. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i3.9


Harvard Style

Villalobos-cortés, A., León, . A. F. D. & Jaén, . M. (2026) Morphological and morphometric comparison and digital classification of Guaymi and Guabala cattle breeds using machine learning. Open Vet. J., 16 (3), 1496-1510. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i3.9


Turabian Style

Villalobos-cortés, Axel, Ana Flores De León, and Marcelino Jaén. 2026. Morphological and morphometric comparison and digital classification of Guaymi and Guabala cattle breeds using machine learning. Open Veterinary Journal, 16 (3), 1496-1510. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i3.9


Chicago Style

Villalobos-cortés, Axel, Ana Flores De León, and Marcelino Jaén. "Morphological and morphometric comparison and digital classification of Guaymi and Guabala cattle breeds using machine learning." Open Veterinary Journal 16 (2026), 1496-1510. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i3.9


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Villalobos-cortés, Axel, Ana Flores De León, and Marcelino Jaén. "Morphological and morphometric comparison and digital classification of Guaymi and Guabala cattle breeds using machine learning." Open Veterinary Journal 16.3 (2026), 1496-1510. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i3.9


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Villalobos-cortés, A., León, . A. F. D. & Jaén, . M. (2026) Morphological and morphometric comparison and digital classification of Guaymi and Guabala cattle breeds using machine learning. Open Veterinary Journal, 16 (3), 1496-1510. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i3.9


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