The body condition scoring system (BCS) is used to assess body energy reserves in beef cows. The BCS system used for beef cattle ranges from 1 to 9. A score of 1 indicates cows that are thin and ...

Body mass index allows people to evaluate their physical health by measuring body fat using a weight-to-height ratio. In a similar fashion, cattle producers employ the body condition scoring system to ...

Within a cow/calf operation, cow condition is vital to the overall reproductive performance of the cow herd. Beef producers should be mindful of the cows body condition and its relation to her ...

Cattle are naturally adapted to cold weather, but their ability to stay warm depends on factors such as winter coat, body-condition score, nutrition and the ability to stay dry. Cows in good body ...