Lameness Scoring

Dairy Australia’s lameness scoring is based on a 4 point system, ranging from not lame, to very lame. Work through self-assessment videos and test your ability to pick up lameness. This video covers when and how to score your cows for lameness, exactly what to look for in the early stages, the right time and surface on which to assess your cows, and the exact indicators of lameness in cows. Whether you have a herringbone or a rotary dairy, this video will show you the steps you need to take to assess your cattle for lameness and use the healthy hooves scoring system. The sooner you identify a lame cow the quicker you can fix the problem and the less impact it will have on the herd and your farm’s productivity. Use the healthy hooves lameness scoring system to keep your herd healthy. For more dairy farming tips and advice, subscribe to the Dairy Australia channel. Our videos cover hundreds of topics from cow health to managing feed, the business side of farming and more: