Part 3: Body Condition Scoring: Effects on Production   Body Condition Score: Average time to first heat following calving (days): 3 89 4 70 5 59 6 52 7 31 Table 1: Differences in postpartum interval for cattle at each … Continue reading →

Part 2 : Body Condition Scoring in Beef Cattle: The Basics Body condition scores (BCS) are a numerical ranking of the condition (fat cover) of individual cattle. Body condition scoring of beef cattle involves a subjective, evaluation of the cow’s … Continue reading →