EC07-281 Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows: A Tool for Managing the Nutrition Program for Beef Herds

Authors

Richard J. Rasby, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Leslie Aaron Stalker, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Richard N. Funston, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2007

Comments

© 2007, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This 2007 Extension Circular describes the nine-point body condition scoring system, relationship between body condition and the productivity of the cow herd, and the use of body condition as a management tool to develop and monitor nutritional programs. Using body condition scoring as a management tool can increase the profit potential of the cow/calf enterprise.