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Angus cattle foot health, including foot angle and claw set, declines with age. Sire genetics also influence these traits, offering potential for genetic selection in breeding programs.

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  • Animal Science
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Foot health is crucial for cattle welfare and productivity.
  • Understanding factors influencing foot structure is essential for genetic improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize foot angle and claw set scores in registered Angus cattle.
  • To investigate the influence of age and sire lines on these foot traits.

Main Methods:

  • Scored 4723 Angus cattle (bulls, heifers, cows of various ages).
  • Analyzed foot angle and claw set scores.
  • Examined relationships between age, sire lines, and foot scores.

Main Results:

  • Foot angle and claw set scores increased with cow age.
  • Problem feet were predominantly hind limb issues in older cows.
  • Heifers had the lowest proportion of abnormal scores.
  • Sire lines affected progeny claw set and foot angle.

Conclusions:

  • Foot structure in Angus cattle is influenced by age and genetics.
  • These findings can inform genetic selection strategies for improved foot health.
  • Potential exists to refine expected progeny difference models for foot traits.