Body Condition Scoring - the American Miniature Zebu Asssoication

Nadu Zebu Journal
Winter 2006-2007
In this issue:
Letter from the President..............................................2
Cow Conformation Terminology Diagram...................3
Cow Skeletal Anatomy .................................................3
Body Condition Scoring...............................................4
Winter Feeding—Alternative Strategies....................10
Bale Feeder Design Affects Feeding and Behavior..13
Early Spring Grazing Management............................17
Calf Nutrition—The Esophageal Groove...................19
Effects of Nutrition on Rumen Development............23
Feed Nutrients, Vitamin and Mineral Needs..............29
AMZA Member Directory.............................................39
Letter from the Webmaster.........................................44
Letter from the Editor..................................................45
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Our Cover Photo: A round hay bale and an unfortunate
Bogle Farms Little Rex (he was surprised
but unharmed), by Rick Bogle, December
2006