Lameness Scoring Sheet for Dairy
A lameness scoring sheet for dairy herds to rate cows' walking and posture by pen so lame cows are found early and sent for hoof care.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
WorksheetDairyFree PDF
What you fill in
- Farm and pen name
- Date and observer
- Scoring system used
- Cows observed in pen
- Cows with normal gait
- Cows with mild lameness
- Cows with moderate lameness
- Cows with severe lameness
- Cows flagged for trimming
How to use this worksheet
Use the notes area for your arithmetic. Keep the finished sheet with your records so you can compare it with the next season.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA APHIS.
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