Koala body condition scoring
Cranial
Caudal
SCORE 1: EMACIATED: concave muscles on either side of the scapula. In extreme emaciation there may be almost no muscle palpable on either side of the scapula.
Koala body condition scoring
Cranial
Caudal
SCORE 2: POOR: slight dishing or concavity of muscles on either side of the scapula. Scapular spine very obvious on palpation. Edges of scapula palpable.
Koala body condition scoring
Cranial
Caudal
SCORE 3: FAIR: flat to barely convex muscles on either side of the scapula. Scapular spine prominent on palpation.
Koala body condition scoring
Cranial
Caudal
SCORE 4: GOOD: slightly convex muscle masses on either side of the scapula. Good muscle tone. Scapular spine readily palpable.
Koala body condition scoring
Cranial
Caudal
SCORE 5: EXCELLENT: obviously convex muscle masses on either side of the scapula. Strong muscle tone. Scapular spine apparent on careful palpation.