Body condition : implications for managing beef cows

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Body condition, or the amount of body fat an animal is carrying, is one management indicator that can be used to predict herd fertility and determine feeding programs. This fact sheet is intended to make producers aware of the condition scoring system, what effects various condition scores will have on herd fertility, and to offer some management strategies regarding feeding and when to condition score to optimize both fertility and economics.

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January 1, 1988

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Body condition : implications for managing beef cows

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Fact Sheet

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Agri-facts

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6 pages

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Creator

Agriculture and Food (2006-2008)

Publisher

Agriculture and Food (2006-2008)

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Topic

Agriculture

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Date Created

1988-01-01

Date Added

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Date Modified

1988-01-01

Date Issued

1988-11-01

Audience information

Farmers

Language

English (Canadian)

Identifiers

AGDEX number

420/40-1

NEOS catalogue key

2392247

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Licence

Open Government Licence - Alberta

Contact

Contact Name

Agriculture and Forestry

Contact Email

duke@gov.ab.ca

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