Abstract
Body condition scoring (BCS) is a management tool developed to assist sheep producers monitor the condition of a flock without the need for weigh scales (Jefferies 1961). The predicted change in liveweight (LW, kg) per unit change in BCS is defined as 0.15 times the standard reference weight (SRW, BCS 3), however, may vary depending on age, breed, sex and pregnancy status (CSIRO 2007; McHugh et al. 2019). This was more recently determined to be 0.19 in Merino ewes managed at either BCS 2 or BCS 3 during late pregnancy (van Burgel et al. 2011). Management guidelines for sheep have been developed based on BCS, and understanding the relationship between BCS and LW will better assist producers with feed management practices and strategies, particularly as use of LW scales and electronic ear tags become more common.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 470 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2024 |
| Event | Joint AAAP & AAAS Animal Production Congress 2024: Embracing Disruption as an opportunity for Animal Science - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 09 Jul 2024 → 12 Jul 2024 https://www.aaap2024.com/program https://www.aaap2024.com/ (Conference website) |
Conference
| Conference | Joint AAAP & AAAS Animal Production Congress 2024 |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Melbourne |
| Period | 09/07/24 → 12/07/24 |
| Other | Full proceedings attached to PID 540553437 It is our great pleasure to invite you to the joint Congress for the Australian Association of Animal Science (AAAS) and the Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production (AAAP). Focusing on recent and future developments in Animal Science, this congress combines the 35th biennial AAAS conference and the 20th AAAP Congress in one meeting. This 3-day event (plus day tours) will take place from July 9th to 12th, 2024 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. |
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