Pen Scoring Resources

Pen Scoring Resources

Background

BoviSync allows consultants to record and share their observations using the pen scoring features in BoviSync. Pen scoring is available on both the web and mobile app. BoviSync provides a unified tool that allows seamless information handling and results in a professional presentation of this information in BoviSync using customizable reports. Pen Scoring forms allow for quick entry of pen-level recording of observations at a pen level. Forms use standardized scales for entry in order to save time and reduce errors.

In this article you will find several things:
  1. Resources to learn how to perform each assessment
  2. Resources to learn the importance of each assessment
  3. How one might interpret the results

Score Types and Resources

Body Condition Score

  1. BCS as a tool for Dairy Herd Management (PennState Extension)
  2. Examples of Cows at Various BCS (PennState Extension)
  3. Learn to BCS -Video! (PennState Extension)

Belly Hygiene

Calf Nesting Score

  1. Evaluate Nesting Scores (CalfCare.ca)

Calf Respiratory Score

  1. Calf respiratory scoring chart (FAPM UW Vet Med)

Feed Bunk

  1. Feed bunk scoring and management (SDSU)

Flank Hygiene

Hock Scoring

  1. Hock scoring (Cornell Cooperative Extension)
  2. Hock scoring (PACCO)

Locomotion Scoring

  1. Locomotion scoring (Zinpro)
  2. Lameness in Dairy Herds - Monitoring (PennState Extension)
  3. Lameness in Dairy Herds - Common causes (PennState Extension)
  4. Dairyland Initiative - Lifestep Lameness Module

Manure

  1. Manure Scoring video (University of Illinois)



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