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BCS provides an objective assessment of your horse's current body condition.
Body condition scoring (BCS) allows you to make an objective assessment of your horse\'s current body condition and should form part of the routine management of your horse as a way of monitoring your horse\'s weight. BCS assesses the level of fat coverage using a numerical grading system. The amount of fat in each area is assessed by eye and by touch and given a score. Once each of the areas has been assessed, the scores are averaged to give an overall body condition score for your horse.
Why body condition scoring important?
It is recommended that you BCS your horse every two weeks as it can be difficult to notice slight changes in condition when you see your horse every day.
How does this app work?
This app uses the Henneke* 1-9 BCS system whereby you allocate a score to 6 areas of the body where horses store fat:\n\n- Neck\n- Withers\n- Loins\n- Tailhead\n- Shoulders\n- Ribs\n\nOnce you have scored each of these areas, the scores are averaged to give an overall body condition score for your horse.\n\n*Henneke et al. (1993). Relationship between body condition score, physical measurements and body fat percentage in mares. Equine Veterinary Journal 15, 371-372.
How accurate is body condition scoring?
Many factors affect the accuracy of body condition scoring, including conformation, coat length, pregnancy, gut fill and muscle development.
How do you differentiate between fat and muscle?
This can be difficult, but in general fat feels spongy whilst muscle usually feels firm. However, older or unfit horses will have softer muscle than can be confused with fat. Also, low muscle mass in older horses cause an underestimation of fat mass.
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I've just started using this app, I'm finding the 1-9 score better than the 1-5 score and the app is also better in scoring each separate part of the body. I would really like a video going through the picture options though, I think that would be a big help to many people.
Beryl ForrestSat, Aug 13, 2022
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Really good idea, simple and effective. Could be improved by use of example photos in addition to the drawings for each part of the condition scoring.
Ruth EberhardtWed, Feb 17, 2021
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Really good idea, simple and effective. Could be improved by use of example photos in addition to the drawings for each part of the condition scoring.
Ruth EberhardtWed, Feb 17, 2021
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com.uofg.equibcsMin Os. Version
5.0 and upRelease Date
Fri, Jun 15, 2018Update Date
Sat, Feb 26, 2022Content Rating
EveryoneWhat's New
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1645885584000updated
2 years agoFully updated and modernised app with fresh UI to better help you monitor and record your horse or horses weight and general condition.
Record weight and a photograph alongside the condition record.
See at a glance history of your horse's condition.
Graph the history of your horse's weight.
Export the data you have recorded in a convenient format for use in other apps or sharing with a vet or other professional.
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