Body Condition Scoring Table
The following is helpful when trying to figure out exactly what you should be looking for when scoring your breeding goats.
| Score | Spinous process | Rib Cage | Loin eye |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BCS 1 Very thin |
Easy to see and feel, sharp | Easy to feel and can feel under | No fat covering |
|
BCS 2 Thin |
Easy to feel, but smooth | Smooth, slightly rounded, need to use slight pressure to feel | Smooth, even fat cover |
| BCS 3 Good Condition |
Smooth and rounded | Smooth, even feel | Smooth, even fat cover |
| BCS 4 Fat |
Can feel with firm pressure, no points can be felt | Individual ribs can not be felt, but can still feel indent between ribs | Thick fat |
| BCS 5 Obese |
Smooth, no individual vertebra can be felt | Individual ribs can not be felt. No separation of ribs felt | Thick fat covering, may be lumpy and "jiggly" |
