Sow body condition caliper guidance backfat meat measuringSow body condition caliper was used to measure the angularity of a sow's back, reflects body condition as fat and muscle increases or declines. Optimizing sow body condition is an important strategy in minimizing feed costs and maximizing reproductive efficiency and sow well being. Most commercial producers visually (subjectively) score sow body condition. However, everyone does not see body condition the same. An objective standard is needed to