Table 2.

Body condition scoring (modified from Zimmerman [19])

BCS	Condition	Ribs, hip and backbone
1	Excessively thin	Easily visible and palpable
2	Moderately thin	Can be palpated with slight pressure
3	Ideal	Can be palpated with firm pressure; cannot be observed visually
4	Moderately fat	Cannot be palpated
5	Excessively fat	Cannot be palpated