IMPORTANCE OF BODY CONDITION SCORE IN DAIRY GOATS
Mehmet Koyuncu, Şeniz Öziş Altınçekiç
Uludag University Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, 16059, Görukle, Bursa, Turkiye
koyuncu@uludag.edu.tr
Routine scoring of the body condition of dairy animals can help detect potential problems that might cause a decrease in milk production. As the production level of a herd increases, the body condition scoring becomes more important. A routine program for body condition scoring can help detect potential health problems before they significantly reduce milk production. A herd of goat that is in good body condition will not only produce more, but will also be less susceptible to metabolic disorders, diseases, mastitis and reproductive problems.
Keywords: dairy goat; body condition score
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