BCS training is open to all but is recommended prior to assessment. It will guide you through theory and practical hands-on learning.
These training workshops are run by our Calibration Assessors and take place regionally throughout the year.
The four-hour workshop will guide you through theory and practical hands-on learning of the DairyNZ Body Condition Scoring system.
The workshop will provide you with:
- A good understanding of the need for and value of consistent standardised body condition scoring in the dairy industry.
- The ability to allocate appropriate condition scores to cows of varying condition using the DairyNZ method and field guide.
The spring BCS events are here. See below for training event dates and registration details. There is a fee to attend these events which your assessor will advise you of upon registration. (There is a further fee if you go on and attend the assessment).
| Region | Location | Date | To register email |
| Northland | Whangarei | Event held autumn only | Luke Goodin: lukegoodin@hotmail.com |
| Waikato | Hamilton | 18 October 2023 19 October 2023 |
Hanneke Officer: bcs@anexa.co.nz |
| Bay of Plenty | Edgecumbe | 5 October 2023 | Bryce Tod: brycet@tepukevets.co.nz |
| Taranaki | Hawera | 20 September 2023 | Jemma Johnston: taranakibcs@gmail.com |
| Lower North Island | Manawatu | 12 September 2023 | Tim Scotland: production@srvs.co.nz |
| Canterbury | Central Canterbury | 25 September 2023 26 September 2023 |
Izzy Cassan: izzy@evolutionvets.co.nz |
| Southland/South Otago | Balclutha | 30 November 2023 | Hamish Moore: hamishbcs@cluthavets.co.nz |
The programme has been developed as part of the Transforming the Dairy Value Chain Primary Growth Partnership programme, led by commercial partners, including DairyNZ and Fonterra, and partnered by MPI.