Animals: Body Condition
Scoring (BCS)

Body Condition Scoring in New Zealand

Assessment of a cow's BCS gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves. Find out about BCS in New Zealand and the importance of cow condition...

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How to Body Condition Score

Find out how to body condition score (BCS) a cow using a "hands on" method and visual body condition scoring for herd management...
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BCS Visual Examples

View examples of the most common breeds with BCSs.ranging from three to six...
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Is your animal Fit for Transport?

The law takes animal welfare very seriously and has strict rules relating to animal transport and suffering. Find out more about deciding if an animal if fit for transport....

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Body Condition Score Strategies

There are a number of strategies managers can use to get every cow close to her ideal BCS at calving...
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BCS Initiative - Manawatu/South Waikato Pilot

DairyNZ is piloting a new approach in the Manawatu and South Waikato to help farmers achieve their cow condition targets by calving 2012...
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