AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION - THE BUSINESS BREED

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.

Foot Scoring Guide

HOW-TO: FOOT SCORING CATTLE

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