BCS Influences:

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BCS Influences

• Postpartum Interval (PPI) - period from calving
  to return of estrus

• Affected by
• Major effectors
• Nutrition
• Suckling status
• Minor effectors
• Season
• Presence of bull
• Needs to be less than 80 days (for 12-month
  calving interval)
• Realistically - 40 days

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Effect of BCS at Parturition on Postpartum
Interval (PPI)
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BCS Influences

• Postpartum Interval (PPI) - period from calving
  to return of estrus

• Breeding cycle
• Calf crop percentage
• Calf weaning weights
• Calf uniformity
• Supplemental feed requirements

• Pregnancy Percentage

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Where to look to Estimate BCS
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