Table 3.

Scoring methodology for visual lameness observations

	Score
Observation whilst standing
Full weight bearing (touching of the 4 digital pads on the ground)	0
Partial weight bearing (touching of 3 or less digital pads on the ground)	1
No weight bearing to toe touching	2
Observation whilst walking
Full weight bearing, no lameness	0
Slight lameness (including intermittent) with partial weight bearing (75%): lameness barely perceptible throughout almost the whole observation period	1
Moderate lameness with partial weight bearing (□ 50%): the animal rests the limb on the ground slightly	2
Severe lameness with no weight bearing: the animal uses its limb but it does not put its weight on the limb and/or avoid putting the limb on the ground	3