Visual body condition score of cows

Authors

C.K. Clarke
R.R. Schalles

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1989; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 89-567-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 567; Beef; Visual body condition score; Beef cows

Abstract

Condition scores are often used to describe the "fleshiness" of cows. These scores range from 1 (extremely emaciated) to 9 (extremely fat).

Recommended Citation

Clarke, C.K. and Schalles, R.R. (1989) "Visual body condition score of cows," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2281