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Body Condition Scoring

Body condition scoring is a numerical rating system for determining the amount of fat an animal is carrying. The system can be used to gauge herd health and fertility but also customize feeding programs.

Beef Condition Scoring

Body Condition Scoring Your Cow Herd
Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development
How do Canadian and American body scoring systems compare? What are the nutritional priorities of cows? How do you use body condition scoring to evaluate your herd? What are some important factros to consider when body condition scoring? Find out here.

Body Condition: Implications for Managing Beef Cows
Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development
Learn how and when to use condition scoring and the various uses of the system.

Industry Terminology

Cull Cow Body and Carcass Composition
Don Blakely, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
To better understand the value of cull cows and the best marketing options, learn the industry terminology for body and carcass composition of cull cows.