Relations of body condition score with milk yield and reproduction traits in Simmental cows

Erdem H., Atasever S., Kul E.

LARGE ANIMAL REVIEW, vol.21, no.6, pp.231-234, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Journal Name: LARGE ANIMAL REVIEW
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.231-234
  • Keywords: Simmental, cow, body condition score, milk yield, reproduction
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction - Body condition score (BCS) is an important parameter to detect feeding regime and body energy reserves of animals and affects productivity of dairy cows. Recording BCS throughout lactation and eliminating effective environmental factors are essential processes for herd owners. Therefore, investigating the relationship between BCS and productivity characteristics is crucial for dairy sector.