User Guide – Weights

📊 Graphical Summary

• Green curve (Weights): evolution of the animal's weight in kilograms.
• Blue curve (BC – Body Condition): evolution of the physical condition on a scale of 1 to 5.
• The left axis represents weight (kg) and the right axis represents body condition (BC).
• The animal’s age appears at the bottom of the chart for context.

📑 Records Table

Each weighing is stored in a table with the following information:

• Date: day the weighing was performed.
• Age: exact age of the animal at the time of recording.
• Weight (Kg): recorded value.
• BC (Body Condition Score): body score (1 to 5).
• Physical condition: qualitative description associated with BCS (e.g., thin, moderate, fat).
• GW (Kg): total accumulated weight gain.
• GWD (g): daily weight gain in grams.
• Observations: notes from the technician or producer.
• Created / Updated on: data management dates.

From the table, you can edit or delete records using the corresponding icons.

➕ New Weighing Record

Clicking “New Weighing” opens the form:

1. Weighing date: select the day of the check.
2. Birth weight (Kg): completed only once as a historical reference.
3. Current weight (Kg): current weighing data.
4. Observations: specific notes about condition or management.
5. Body Condition (BCS):
   • Visual scale from 1 to 5 with reference images.
   • Each range describes:
     • Physical weakness.
     • Muscle atrophy.
     • Visible vertebral column.
     • Number of visible ribs.
     • Hip bone points.
     • Presence of fat on chest, flanks, or udder.

   👉 This tool helps to standardize the evaluation and reduce subjectivity.

📌 Usage Recommendations

• Perform weighings periodically (every 30–60 days).
• Ensure the scale is calibrated for accuracy.
• Use body condition as a complement: an animal may maintain weight but lose condition (e.g., lactation wear).
• Compare individual evolution with herd averages to detect deviations.