Evaluating Body Condition of Beef Cows in Winter

Body condition scores have long been a tool for evaluating fat reserves in beef cattle. With producers often lacking the ability to weigh their cows, this management tool offers a simple, visual solution to help boost performance and profit potential of the cow herd. This publication walks producers through the stages of the scale and provides information on proper steps to grade cows, especially in the winter.

Pages / Length: 4
Publication Date: 02/2020

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