Foot Scoring
Proper foot structure is essential to an animal’s longevity, and Angus is leading the U.S. cattle industry in assessing an issue pertinent to all breeds — structural soundness.
The American Angus Association accepts foot scores from its members through a simple system that uses two categories, foot angle and claw set.
Members can collect foot scores once animals reach the yearling age collection window, 320-440 days of age.
Members are encouraged to score mature females. Multiple scores on the same animal can be used to predict both Claw Set and Foot Angle EPDs.