Introduction of a standardized semi-quantitative body condition scoring system for cattle and pigs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

By afschroeder • March 3, 2026

Kinzie PR, Merritt S, Lombe B, Halbrook M, Witte D, Vakaniaki EH, Adam S, Madidi L'k'ye A, Mukadi PK, Mfwankang M, Mona J, Kanonge D, Melofchik C, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Hoff NA, Hensley LE, Mbala-Kingebeni P, Twabela A, Rimoin AW. Introduction of a standardized semi-quantitative body condition scoring system for cattle and pigs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Vet Anim Sci. 2026 Feb 17;32:100601. doi: 10.1016/j.vas.2026.100601. PMID: 41767178; PMCID: PMC12936755.

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