Performance Profile of Dairy Animals Under Compromise with Dynamics in Body Condition Score. A Review

Abstract

| Body condition scoring being the subjective and non-invasive yardstick gives the access about the body reserves of cow without intervention of any technology and expenses. It provides an instant apprehension of animal's body state and is readily utilized in operational decision making. Body condition score (BCS) dynamics affects production profile of milk yield, peak milk yield, persistency and the milk constituents; also affects reproductive traits of oestrous, ovulation, conception rate, calving interval; dry period influences production and reproductive profile. BCS affects body weight. High as well as low BCS cows are prone to metabolic and related disorders. Mobilization of body tissues increases blood glucose, fatty acids, urea and total protein with advancement of calving and lactation affecting production, reproductive and health traits. Ideal body condition optimizes production, minimizes reproductive and health disorders, and maximizes economic returns.

Impact of Reproductive Status, Body Condition Score, and Locality on Hormonal, and Some Blood Metabolites in Egyptian Buffaloes

“…The mean serum levels of estradiol and progesterone, total protein, albumin, globulin, and A/G ratios triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL, zinc and copper with high and medium body condition scores were significantly (P < 0.05) higher than buffalo with low body condition scores. our findings agree with those reported by Sirotkin et al [42], Thembinkosi et al [10] and Mouffok et al [43], and with those of Manzoor et al [44] who discovered that granulosa cells isolated from the ovaries of BCS2 cows secreted more estradiol than those isolated from the BCS3 group. Emaciation is connected with a decrease in ovarian follicular development and an increase in ovarian estrogen release.…”

“…Aktas et al [46] reported that when compared to cows with thinner BCS, cows with a medium BCS tended to have lower serum LDL concentrations. Protracted duration of postpartum anestrus and decreased fertility are the results of negative energy balance, which reduces LH pulse frequency and decreases blood sugar, insulin, and insulin-like growth factor levels Manzoor et al [44] There were no significant differences among mean levels of glucose with different body condition scores. These results are in agreement with those reported in cattle by Lake et al [47].…”

Geographical Distribution and Phenotypic Characterization of Malin Sheep in Three Selected States of Peninsular Malaysia.

“…In previous studies, Malin sheep populations exhibited only a straight HP [35]; however, the present study observed the presence of a smaller proportion of Malin sheep with a convex HP, likely due to environmental adaptation. Our findings suggest that most Malin sheep still express these primitive features, whereas the majority of other sheep breeds exhibit a convex HP [55,56,46], perhaps as a result of years of domestication. Another feature impacted by domestication is HS, which has undergone socalled miniaturization, as the horns of modern sheep are shorter than those of their wild sheep ancestors [57], making them easier for humans to handle [58].…”

Reproductive Performance of Beef Cattle Raised Under SPR Program in Tegal Regency

“…deally cattle should have BCS values ranging from 5 (scale BCS = 1-9) (Dickinson et al, 2019;Diskin and Kenny, 2014). However, if the beef has a value below the optimum (small / thin) makes the lack of good reproductive performance of beef cattle (Dickinson et al, 2019;Manzoor et al, 2018). This study shows that the observed body condition of beef cattle is less ideal for the three different production systems as well as the overall cattle maintained under the SPR program ( Figure 2).…”