Other Injuries |
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We evaluate other injuries to assess if cattle have a comfortable and safe environment.
Which animals to assess:
Using the WISE-ST criteria, every pen, including the hospital, will be observed for severe injuries.
How to assess:
Evaluate injuries on other areas of the body not previously scored.
Areas of hair loss must be completely bald, with no hair inside. If there are several areas of hair loss on a hock, apply the size rules to each area (do not sum them). Hair loss size can be evaluated by length or width; it does not need to be round.
Score swelling size by looking at deviation from the line of the leg, either from the side or from behind.
Areas of hair loss must be completely bald, with no hair inside. If there are several areas of hair loss on a hock, apply the size rules to each area (do not sum them). Hair loss size can be evaluated by length or width; it does not need to be round.
Score swelling size by looking at deviation from the line of the leg, either from the side or from behind.
It is useful to create a reference for the measurements listed in the scores below (1" or 2.5 cm), such as a quarter.
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Score 1: Normal
Minimal hair loss or complete hair loss less than or equal to 1" or 2.5 cm in length or width; no or minimal swelling |
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Score 2: Moderate
Complete hair loss greater than 1" or 2.5 cm in length or width, a dried scab, and/or moderate swelling less than or equal to 1" or 2.5 cm in height |
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Score 3: Severe
Any open wound or swelling greater than 1" or 2.5 cm in height Using the WISE-ST guidelines, observe all pens, including the hospital, for score 3 injuries. |
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