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 ...

The body condition scoring system (BCS) is used to assess body energy reserves in beef cows. The BCS system used for beef cattle ranges from 1 to 9. A score of 1 indicates cows that are thin and ...

Many athletes are conscious of their diets ahead of their competitions to make sure they are setting themselves up for success. Similarly, beef producers manage their bulls to make sure they too are ...

FORT COLLINS, CO – Want a historical perspective of how a cow herd has been managed? Take an inventory of cow body condition scores (BCS), says South Dakota State University’s Julie Walker. “Body ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Monitoring condition in gestational and lactating cows is extremely important for successful reproduction, Purdue Extension beef specialist Ron Lemenager says. Cows with ...

Within a cow/calf operation, cow condition is vital to the overall reproductive performance of the cow herd. Beef producers should be mindful of the cows body condition and its relation to her ...

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 ...

Proper heifer nutrition and management keep cattle healthy and increase long-term cattle operation profitability, expert says.

Understanding Cold Stress in Cows Cattle are naturally adapted to cold weather, but their ability to stay warm depends on factors such as their winter coat, body condition score (BCS), nutrition, and ...