Accredited Body Condition Scorers
Body Condition Scoring
It is well known that achieving body condition score (BCS) targets is important to maximise your herd’s reproductive performance. But how do you know if your cows are on track? What can you do if not? There is a saying “You can’t improve what you don’t measure” and this certainly can be applied to body condition.
The Anexa Vets team includes many Accredited Body Condition Scorers. We can assist you in monitoring cow condition on your farm. Depending on the time of year and the information you require, it may be better to do ‘mob scoring’ where at least 70 animals from each mob are scored (to get herd average and range), or ‘individual cow scoring’ where every animal in the herd is scored and recorded (particularly useful in mid- to late-lactation to help with drying off decisions). Please talk to your local vet to have a chat about which options are best for you.
For further information or to request a booking, give us a call or fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Dairy cattle body condition scoring information sheets
It’s often not only what you do, but also how you do it that’s important, that’s why it’s always a good idea to have a guide handy. Check out our resources below and ensure you are taking the best approach.
Podcasts
Podcast – Body Condition Scoring Cows: why, when, where & how to make it really count
Information sheets
Individual body condition scoring.pdf
Body Condition Scoring Service
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