Livestock Scoring & Assessment System

Know exactly which animals are your top performers and which need attention. Our scoring system combines body condition scoring, production metrics, and health data into a comprehensive assessment that helps you make confident management decisions for every animal in your herd.

Channab Animal Scoring Dashboard Screenshot
12+

Scoring Criteria Tracked

Monthly

Recommended Assessment Frequency

22%

Average Herd Improvement

Comprehensive Scoring & Assessment Features

Evaluate every animal objectively with standardized scoring tools and data-driven rankings

Body Condition Scoring

Record BCS assessments on the standard 1-5 scale at key lifecycle stages. Track condition changes over time to optimize nutrition and identify animals that are over or under conditioned before it affects production.

Performance Ratings

Rate animals across multiple dimensions including milk production, reproduction efficiency, temperament, and health history. Combine weighted scores into an overall performance index for objective comparison.

Ranking System

Automatically rank animals within your herd based on composite scores. Identify your best genetics for breeding, flag underperformers for management review, and track rank changes over time.

Channab Animal Scoring Dashboard Screenshot

Powerful Scoring Dashboard

Visualize your herd's quality and identify opportunities for improvement at a glance

  • Herd-wide BCS distribution charts
  • Individual animal score history with trend lines
  • Top and bottom performer lists with detailed breakdowns
  • Score comparison across animal groups and age classes
  • Assessment schedule with due date reminders
  • Exportable scoring reports for breed associations

How Livestock Scoring Works

A structured approach to evaluating and improving your herd quality

1

Define Scoring Criteria

Set up your scoring parameters including BCS scale, production metrics, health weights, and reproduction factors. Customize the importance of each criterion to match your farm's priorities.

2

Conduct Assessments

Score animals using the mobile app during routine farm walks or scheduled assessment sessions. Record BCS, visual observations, and any notes directly from the field.

3

Review Rankings

The system automatically combines assessment data with production and health records to generate comprehensive rankings for your entire herd.

4

Take Action

Use rankings to guide breeding selections, culling decisions, nutrition adjustments, and management interventions. Track improvements over successive assessments.

Why Choose Channab for Livestock Scoring?

Objective, data-backed assessments that improve your herd year over year

Objective Evaluations

Replace subjective opinions with standardized scoring. Every animal is evaluated using the same criteria, making comparisons fair and consistent across assessors.

Better Breeding Decisions

Identify genetically superior animals for breeding by combining production data, conformation scores, and health history into a single performance index.

Optimize Nutrition Programs

BCS tracking at key lifecycle stages helps fine-tune feeding programs to ensure animals are in optimal condition for calving, breeding, and peak lactation.

Track Genetic Progress

Monitor how your herd's average scores improve over generations as you select the best animals for breeding and cull the lowest performers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our livestock scoring and assessment system

Channab uses the internationally recognized 1 to 5 BCS scale with quarter-point increments, which is the standard for dairy cattle assessment worldwide. A score of 1 indicates an emaciated animal while 5 represents an obese condition. The ideal BCS varies by lifecycle stage: 3.0-3.5 at calving, 2.5-3.0 during early lactation, and 3.0-3.5 at dry-off. The system guides you with reference images and descriptions for each score level.

Animals are ranked using a weighted composite score that combines multiple criteria. By default, the system weighs milk production at 40%, reproductive efficiency at 25%, health history at 20%, and body condition at 15%. However, you can fully customize these weights to match your farm's priorities. For example, a farm focused on breeding stock might increase the weight on conformation and genetic merit while reducing the production weight.

We recommend BCS assessments at key lifecycle points: at dry-off, at calving, at peak lactation (60-90 days in milk), and at mid-lactation. For general performance rankings, monthly reviews are ideal as they capture enough data changes to be meaningful. The system lets you set up custom assessment schedules with reminders so you never miss a scoring session. For herds undergoing nutritional changes or health interventions, more frequent assessments may be beneficial.

Ready to Elevate Your Herd Quality?

Join dairy farmers who have systematically improved their herd genetics and performance with Channab's scoring system