New body condition index tool measures up well for horses
Researchers believe the new body condition index tool (BCI) may be easier and more sensitive than body condition scoring (BCS) for tracking changes in condition.
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Researchers believe the new body condition index tool (BCI) may be easier and more sensitive than body condition scoring (BCS) for tracking changes in condition.
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Photographic test aims to help horse owners become familiar with what a healthy weight looks like for various types and breeds
Appropriate body condition is important not only for general health, but it is also directly linked to fertility and conception rates.
Horsetalk.co.nz Can you tell if a horse is too fat? Take a quiz to find out One of the horses in Spiller’s body scoring quiz. © Spillers Equine feed company Spillers is helping horse owners “get their eye in” on Body Condition Scoring (BCS) by running an online test to see who can spot an overweight horse or pony. The test involves assessing photographs of 15 horses and marking their BCS using the 1-9 scale. Obesity is a major welfare issue for horses and ponies, not only because of the direct weight-associated effects, but also because of the increased risk it poses for certa...