External anatomical body structures in practical use (A Review)
2004
Tesfaye, A.,University of Veterinary Medicine, Kosice (Slovak Republic)
Regio presternalis, regio hypochondriaca, processus costarius, regio tuberis coxae, regio articulationis coxae, tuber ischiadicum, regio clunis, regio sacralis,regio glutea,fossa paralumbalis and regio analis are used to evaluate the body condition scores of cattle. Condition scores of range from 1,a very thin cow with no fat reserves, to 5,a severely over-conditioned cow in a 1-5 scale system for dairy and to 9 in a 1-9 scale system for beef cattle. Ideal condition scores fall in the range of 3.5-4.0 and 5.5-7.0 respectively at dry off and calving and 2.5-3.0 and 5.0-6.0 respectively at peak lactation. The age, the reproduction cycle and the influence of feeding principles on body condition scoring are discussed.
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