Body Condition Scoring (BCS) is one of the most valuable management tools available to dairy farmers. Regular scoring provides an objective measure of a cow’s body fat reserves, allowing informed decisions around nutrition, reproduction, and herd management throughout the season.
At Elite Dairy Services, our trained technicians use the DairyNZ Body Condition Scoring system to deliver accurate, consistent scoring that helps identify trends across your herd. Whether you’re assessing cows before dry-off, prior to mating, during mid-lactation, or before calving, body condition data supports better feeding decisions and improved production outcomes.
Our service goes beyond simply collecting scores. We are happy to assist with extracting Body Condition Score data from your MINDA records, helping you make the most of your existing herd information. on request we can also generate clear, easy-to-understand reports that highlight herd performance, identify at-risk animals, and support informed management decisions.
Our Body Condition Scoring service includes:
- Trained technicians using the DairyNZ BCS methodology
- Accurate, consistent herd average or individual cow scoring
- Assistance with MINDA data extraction and analysis if required.
- Routine bookings scheduled to key times for BCS assessment