A companion to the DairyNZ Body Condition Scoring Made Easy field guide, this resource aims to provide farmers with advice on body condition score (BCS) targets, the effect of management strategies on BCS and a comprehensive "how to" guide on getting accurate results whenever herds are scored.
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Body Condition Scoring Reference Guide
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