Sex determination in German Mast geese (Anser anser) with 3D modeling pelvimetry examination.
Journal:
Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft
Published Date:
Jun 19, 2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The avian pelvis is known to differ in shape between males and females due to the need for females to lay eggs, with egg shape correlating to pelvic shape. Geese breeding is done as an alternative to the poultry sector in our country for meat and, to a lesser extent, eggs. However, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of those who are breeding geese as large enterprises. Understanding the anatomical structure of geese is essential. With 3D-modeling studies the use of artificial intelligence has increased and thus artificial intelligence has taken its place in the definition of anatomical structures. Accordingly, this study was conducted to determine the sexual dimorphism of this species by determining the three-dimensional pelvimetric data of the pelvic region of German Mast geese by gender, and also to provide reference data for zooarchaeology, taxonomy, obstetrics, and gynecology studies.
