What is the Henneke scale?

The Henneke scale is a standardized 1-9 scoring system used to assess the amount of fat and muscle on a horse to determine its body condition.

How do I get a weight management plan?

You can use the `get_weight_plan_recommendation` tool by providing the current BCS, the target BCS for the specific breed, and the horse's current weight.

Does the scoring account for different horse breeds?

Yes, the `get_bcs_analysis` tool adjusts its interpretation based on the breed type (draft, stock, or light) to account for varying fat distribution patterns.

Horse Body Condition Scoring MCP Connector for Claude

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Calculate Henneke Body Condition Scores (BCS) and nutritional weight plans.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

More Details Connect to Claude

This MCP server provides professional tools for assessing equine health using the Henneke scale. Use get_bcs_analysis to calculate an overall body condition score and identify fat deposition patterns across anatomical landmarks like the neck crest, withers, and tailhead. You can also use get_weight_plan_recommendation to generate nutritional management plans based on current and target scores, or list_breed_profiles to view ideal BCS ranges for draft, stock, and light horse categories.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rzfNbLb8mTI1oY3APcGX03PhM5uCvfLVdCyJlR7I/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http horse-body-condition-scoring https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rzfNbLb8mTI1oY3APcGX03PhM5uCvfLVdCyJlR7I/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "horse-body-condition-scoring": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rzfNbLb8mTI1oY3APcGX03PhM5uCvfLVdCyJlR7I/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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