Body condition scoring (BCS) is a useful management tool for distinguishing differences in nutritional needs of beef cows in the herd.
This system uses a numeric score to estimate body energy RESERVES in the cow. Research indicates that there is a strong link between the body condition of a cow and her reproductive performance
The percentage of open cows, calving interval, and calf vigor at birth are all closely related to the body condition of cows both at calving and during the breeding season