Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows
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2005-09-01
Authors
Eversole, Dan Edward
Browne, Milyssa F.
Hall, John B.
Dietz, Richard E.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension
Abstract
Body condition scoring uses a numeric score to estimate body energy reserves in the cow. Research indicates that there is a strong link between the body condition of a cow and her reproductive performance.
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Beef cattle