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Plain guides on weighing cattle and body condition scoring.
Herd Management
Why Weigh Cattle More Often
A weight tells you when to sell, whether the feed is working, and who's getting sick. Most ranchers only get one a few times a year. Here's why, and what changes when weighing is easy.
Sep 2, 2026
3 min read
Livestock Management
Body Condition Score: A Plain Guide for Cattle and Horses
Body condition score (BCS) tells you how much fat an animal is carrying. Learn the beef-cattle and horse 1-to-9 scales, the dairy-cattle 1-to-5 scale, and how to score by hand.
Mar 20, 2024
7 min read