Body mass index allows people to evaluate their physical health by measuring body fat using a weight-to-height ratio. In a similar fashion, cattle producers employ the body condition scoring system to ...

The body condition scoring system (BCS) is used to assess body energy reserves in beef cows. The BCS system used for beef cattle ranges from 1 to 9. A score of 1 indicates cows that are thin and ...

During any given production year on the ranch, cows/heifers are faced with nutritional and environmental stressors. They have ...

1. Take time to sample harvested forages prior to winter feeding. Use forage tests to fine tune your supplementation program.

Breeding season may still feel a little ways off, but the work that determines next year’s calf crop is already underway. For beef producers, supporting cows through the stretch between ...

The assessment of body condition in dairy cows is critical for optimising herd management, nutrition, and overall animal welfare. Traditional manual scoring methods are inherently subjective and ...

Live cattle futures score new contract highs after a bullish COF report and strong cash. Hogs consolidate, while grains see technical selling and a lack of bullish news to push the market higher. Talk ...

Experts say, when making culling decisions, remember to look at calf weaning weight in comparison to cow size.

Nutrition and bull management are key factors behind higher open cow rates in cattle herds this breeding season.