How to Maintain Body Condition Scores Year-Round

Farmers Magazine | 20.02.2026 19:23
Maintaining optimal body condition scores (BCS) in livestock is essential for farm productivity, reproductive performance, and overall herd health. A body condition score reflects the amount of fat and muscle an animal carries, usually on a scale of 1 to 5 for cattle, where 1 is very thin and 5 is obese. Proper management ensures animals remain in ideal condition throughout the year, supporting growth, lactation, and breeding cycles.