Management
Monitor body condition of
these young and old cows,
prior to breeding season and
supplement where necessary to
get them to a condition score 5
for best chances of rebreeding.
For assistance in body
condition scoring cows, view
166 | JUNE/JULY 2018
the Basics of Body Condition
Scoring (BCS) factsheet.
We are still recovering from last
year’s dry summer, therefore,
plan to be proactive rather
than reactive during this year’s
breeding season by stocking
pastures appropriately with the
best cows and bulls that are
assets to the herd. Take the time
to evaluate pastures, conduct
pre-breeding exams on bulls
and know what steps to take to
alter stocking densities to fit the
limited resources available. I