ANS 2 - Body Condition Scoring

Which body condition score is optimal

• 5 and 6

• 1, 2, 3

• 7, 8, 9

• 4

What are the characteristics of an animal that has a body condition score of 3?

• Very fat with a square appearance

• Very thin with no fat covering the ribs

• Ribs are noticeable, but covered

• Fat and fleshy

How often should you body condition score an animal?

• Every 30 days

• Every day

• 90-120 days

• Once during the season

What is an issue with having fat cattle

• Excessive feed costs

• Difficulty rebreeding

• Calving problems

• All of the above

What is the body condition scale used for dairy cattle and swine?

• 1-3

• 1-5

• 1-9

• Any number

What is the body condition scale used for beef cattle?

• 1-3

• 1-5

• 1-9

• Any number

Which of the following is NOT a body part used for body condition scoring of beef cattle?

• Hooks

• Back

• Pins

• All are correct

What age should heifers be bred at?

• 9 months old

• 4-12 months old

• 2 years old

• 6-8 months old

Body condition scoring systems vary depending on what?

• Time of day

• Species of animal

• Breed of animal

• Time of year

What does body condition affect in animals?

• Ability to grow

• Ability to conceive

• Ability to move

• Ability to eat