FOOT & LEG SCORING REFERENCE
Sound feet and legs are something we never take lightly in our program. We are constantly evaluating how our cattle stand, how they travel, and how their feet hold up over time, because good foot structure directly impacts longevity and profitability. We pay close attention to claw shape, heel depth, foot angle, and overall leg set. We do not trim feet– bulls need to work for a living, and should be sound structured and hold up without added labor or expense. Bulls with good feet are better equipped to cover pasture and breed cows year after year, and just as importantly, they pass those traits on. Replacement daughters must be able to graze, stay sound, and raise calves without lameness or foot issues. Cows with poor feet often strug- gle to breed back, raise a quality calf, and ultimately leave the herd sooner than they should. This foot structure reference chart is a tool we use to help evaluate struc- ture. While perfect feet are always the goal, our focus is on cattle that are problem-free, functional, and built to last– because longevity and profitability go hand in hand.
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