Animal Condition Flashcards
1
Q
What is Body Condition Scoring ?
A
Body condition scoring is a visual technique which can be used to measure if animals are in a good or poor state of health.
2
Q
Why is body condition scoring important when breeding animals ?
A
It can be used to identify healthy animals with no welfare issues have a higher chance of being fertile and having fewer complications when breeding.
3
Q
What does body condition scoring do ?
A
Monitors condition- could help to indicate disease or illness and nutritional deficiencies
Helps to minimise breeding complications and difficulties.
Can indicate other problems such as incorrect management of herd stock.
4
Q
What are 4 factors which can affect tooth condition?
A
Age
Diet
Illness
Enrichment
