Unit 6: Body Condition Scoring (Cram)

Body condition scoring involves a _____ and _____ inspection of key anatomical landmarks on an animal

visual, manual

What is the obvious way animals store excess energy?

Fat

What are the five key anatomical landmarks for body scoring a cow?

1. Ribs

2. Back (transverse processes of thevertebrae)

3. Hook bones

4. Pin bones

5. Tail head

What is a layman's term for the transverse processes of the vertebrae?

Short rib

What are the two scales used to body score cattle?

1. 5 point scale

2. 9 point scale

What shape do cattle with a body score of 1 have around the tailhead?

Cup holders (deep cavity)

What shape is the backend of cattle with a body score of 5 (on 5 point scale)

Coffee table

What is the one key anatomical landmark for body scoring a sheep?

Back (transverse processes of the vertebrae)

What is the scale used to body score sheep?

5 point scale

What is the BCS of this sheep?

What is the BCS of this sheep?

What is the BCS of this sheep?

What are the six key anatomical landmarks for body scoring horses?

1. Neck

2. Withers

3. Crease down the back

4. Behind shoulder

5. Ribs

6. Tail head

What is the scale used to body score horses?

9 point scale

What are the three key anatomical landmarks for body scoring pigs?

1. Back

2. Ribs

3. Rear end

What is the scale used to body score pigs?

5 point scale

What is the tool used to modern swine barns to measure fat thickness?

Ultrasound

What are the three checks performed on dogs and cats when body scoring?

1. Fit and trim rib check (palpate ribs)

2. Profile check (abdomonal tuck)

3. Overhead check (hourglass figure)

What are some of the consequences of a sub–optimal body condition?

Lower conception rates, poor sex drive and fertility in males, increased susceptibility to disease, reduced ability to cope with cold stress, etc.

What are some of the consequences of being over conditioned?

Increased birthing difficulties, poor sex drive and fertility in males, more injury during mating, susceptible to ketosis and diabetes, etc.