ReviewAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2023
Importance of Foot and Leg Structure for Beef Cattle in Forage-Based Production Systems.
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- Genetic and genomic insights into morphological defects in nellore cattle: a comprehensive review.Tropical animal health and production · 2026Review
- Beef cattle industry stakeholder understanding of structural soundness: Opportunities for education.Translational animal science · 2026Article
- Genome-Wide Association Study on the Estimated Breeding Values for Udder and Longevity and the Candidate Genes in Holstein-Friesian Cows in Hungary.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Impact of genomic selection for growth and carcass traits on foot structure in Angus cattle.Journal of animal science · 2025Article
- Impact of Feed Bunk Space on the Prevalence of Torsion and Foreleg Distal Asymmetry in Holstein Cows.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Problems with Congestive Heart Failure and Lameness That Have Increased in Grain-Fed Steers and Heifers.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Characterizing Foot and Leg Scores for Montana's Registered Angus Cattle.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Article
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Abstract
Understanding the relationship of foot angle and claw set to beef cattle structural soundness will be critical to the selection of animals that fit forage-based production systems. In an effort to address concerns about foot and leg structure, the American Angus Association's foot angle and foot claw set expected progeny differences (EPD) were developed in 2019. As a result, these relatively new EPD and associated guidelines have limited phenotypic data submitted thus far. While ample research has evaluated lameness and foot issues in the dairy breeds, less is known about the factors that affect foot structure in beef cattle. This review focuses on beef cattle foot and leg structure, selection factors that may have led to increased problems with feet and legs, and the importance of foot and leg structure in forage-based grazing production systems. Specifically, the importance of locomotion and freedom of movement in extensive rangeland environments is discussed relative to the current literature. In addition, environmental factors that may influence foot and leg structure are addressed as well as heritability of various aspects of foot and leg traits. Where possible, information gaps and research needs are identified to enhance further investigation and the improvement of foot and leg selection tools.
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