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Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 73 No. 11 3132-3140
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Relationship of Changes in Condition Score to Cow Health in Holsteins

M. A. Gearhart 1, C. R. Curtis 1, H. N. Erb 2, R. D. Smith 2, C. J. Sniffen 2, L. E. Chase 2, and M. D. Cooper 2

1 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 80523
2 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

The relationship of body condition score with disease occurrence was examined in 561 cows in nine herds. Cows were body condition scored on a fivepoint scale (1 = thin, 5 = obese) every 2 wk from drying off until 150 d in milk Cows scored between 3– and 3+ were considered to be in average or good condition. Cows scored le2+ were considered to be underconditioned, whereas those scored ge4– were considered to be overconditioned. Relationships of health and condition score were examined using multiple logistic regression for dichotomous outcomes (e.g., diseased or healthy). Cows that developed dystocia or were culled lost more condition during the dry period than those that did not develop dystocia or were not culled. Cows overconditioned at drying off were more likely to develop cystic ovarian disease and reproductive problems. Cows underconditioned or overconditioned at drying off were more prone to foot problems after calving. Cows overconditioned at 30 d postpartum were more likely to have metritis.

Key Words: body condition score • reproductive disease • culling

Submitted on March 15, 1990
Accepted on June 25, 1990




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