Body Condition Scoring Flashcards
1
Q
Name the levels of the Aus. BCS system
A
0-very poor 1-poor 2-moderate 3-good 4-fat 5-very fat
2
Q
Where does fat accumulate on a horse?
A
crest dock wither ribs behind elbow loins
3
Q
name the levels and purpose of the ‘cresty neck’ scoring system
A
designed to assess the amount of fatty deposits in the horse’s neck. This assessment is independent of body condition score.
0-no visual appearance
1-no vis. appearance but slight filling can be felt
2-noticeable appearence
3-crest enlarged & thickened
4-crest grossly enlarged & thickened
5-crest is so lrg it permanently droops to one side
