manure score dairy cows
Analysis of content allows producers to realize the extent to which cows are digesting feed. Large, undigested particles in the manure suggests incomplete digestion in the rumen. A scoring system exists to help define manure quality with the ideal score for a lactating dairy cow ranging from 2.5 to 3.5.1  Very runny manure.2  Runny manure. 3  Porridge-like manure. 4  Thicker manure. 5  Firm fecal balls.nalysis of content allows producers to realize the extent to which cows are digesting feed. Large, undigested particles in the manure suggests incomplete digestion in the rumen. A scoring system exists to help define manure quality with the ideal score for a lactating dairy cow ranging from 2.5 to 3.5.