Condition scoring information contributes to key decisions, such as:
- Determining future feed requirement (and feedback on historical strategy)
- Determining which cows to dry-off and when
- Explaining reproductive performance (condition at mating or BCS lost post-calving)
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Range in body condition score (BCS) is as important as average BCS at calving on New Zealand dairy farms.
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This page details certified body condition assessors who are able to accurately score your herd.
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