Table 6.

Linear model heritability estimates (±SE; multitrait) and genetic correlation (±SE; multitrait) estimates for objectively measured¹ feet and leg angle between selection and post first parity in replacement females

Traits	Heritability at selection	Heritability post first parity	Genetic correlation
Knee	0.21 ± 0.09	0.30 ± 0.10	0.91 ± 0.20
Front pastern	0.19 ± 0.10	0.31 ± 0.09	0.99 ± 0.01
Rear pastern	0.33 ± 0.10	0.26 ± 0.10	0.18 ± 0.27
Hock	0.25 ± 0.10	0.32 ± 0.10	−0.06 ± 0.29
Rear stance	NA2	NA	NA

¹Evaluated as per Stock et al. (2017) using an objective method based on digital images.

²NA = not applicable; model did not converge.