A simple method to evaluate body condition score to maintain the optimal body weight in dogs

A simple method to evaluate body condition score to maintain the optimal body weight in dogs

Overweight and obesity induce serious health problems that exert negative effects on dog’s welfare. Body condition score (BCS) is a common method to evaluate the body fat mass in animals. By palpating and observing fats under the skin it is...

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Main Authors: Ju Lan Chun, Han Tae Bang, Sang Yun Ji, Jin Young Jeong, Minji Kim, Byeonghyeon Kim, Sung Dae Lee, Yoo Kyung Lee, Kondreddy Eswar Reddy, Ki Hyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Animal Sciences and Technology 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Technology
Subjects:
body condition score
dogs
non-professional
nutritional management
weight control
welfare
Online Access:http://www.ejast.org/archive/view_article?pid=jast-61-6-366

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