Cattle production: The value of body condition scores

Farmers need to be proactive to make sure that cows are in top form before calving. Wilma den Hartigh explains how body condition scores can be used to ensure this. It is essential that cows calve in ideal conditions, and this includes ensuring that the animal is in top condition.…

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Cattle production: Use your eyes to assess cattle condition

Scanning and scoring cattle condition in the herd is the greatest management tool any stockman can acquire. There’s no better way to assess individual and herd health than to get into the habit of visually assessing your cattle consistently and continuously. A daily routine check will give animal managers early…

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