Table 2 Lameness score definitions [11]

0

Goat places full weight on all four limbs, moves forward freely with an even gait

1

Goat has a definite limp on one or more legs, but bearing weight and moves forward freely

2

Goat has some difficulty moving forward, severe limp, bearing little weight on one or more legs, may be a degree of goose-stepping

3

Goat has some difficulty moving forward, non-weight bearing on one or more legs, or may ‘goose-step’ high or walk on the knees