Body mass index allows people to evaluate their physical health by measuring body fat using a weight-to-height ratio. In a similar fashion, cattle producers employ the body condition scoring system to ...

Having success with breeding season on a cow/calf operation requires careful planning and organization, providing adequate ...

Small changes in body condition score – invisible to the human eye – can have a detrimental impact on fertility in the next ...

The assessment of body condition in dairy cows is critical for optimising herd management, nutrition, and overall animal welfare. Traditional manual scoring methods are inherently subjective and ...

Cold temperatures, wind and snow make for a long season in the Upper Midwest. As cattle producers are preparing their herds ...

Body condition scoring is an easy trait to record and is strongly correlated to cow productivity. But don’t overlook the value of body condition scoring your cattle multiple times throughout the year.

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