Performance Solutions Species Products Resource Center English Let's Connect Step-Up® Lameness Management Program for Beef Cattle Performance Solutions / Production Optimization & Tools / Step-Up® Cattle lameness affects all segments of the beef cattle industry, from cow-calf operations to transition cattle and feedlots. The demands of the industry bring lameness to the forefront for producers managing feedyard economics and their overall bottom line. Healthy cattle improve the overall return on investment for producers. Step-Up Locomotion Scoring System Locomotion scoring is based on the observation of cattle walking, with an emphasis on head bob and stride length. To minimize the economic loss and to improve overall animal wellbeing due to lameness, appropriate treatment and management practices should be utilized. Download the Poster Beef Cattle Claw Lesion Identification Lameness in the feedyard impacts profitability. A common challenge for cattle producers is the ability to correctly identify the early signs of lameness and diagnose the specific lameness issue. Proper diagnosis, treatment and prevention are key to tackling foot root and toe abscesses. Download Beef Cattle Lameness Poster Digital Dermatitis Digital dermatitis (DD), often referred to as hairy heel warts, is a common infectious foot disease in beef cattle. It causes painful lesions that can lead to lameness and accounts for 70 percent of all sales of non-performing cattle. Learn More The Step-Up App: Identifying Lameness and Its Causes Overview Locomotion Scoring Management Nutrition Resources Overview The Step-Up Management program provides tools for beef producers, veterinarians and nutritionists to improve the wellbeing of beef cattle and elevate beef cattle lameness management through the industry. Download the Step-Up app for tablet and mobile device through the App Store and Google Play. Download the App Now The Cattle Lameness Book, in English and Spanish, is available on Amazon. Learn More Foot Rot in Beef Cattle is a Big Issue Learn More Identify and Manage Lameness in Cattle Learn More Talk to a Beef Lameness Expert For more information on Step-Up and further guidance in beef lameness prevention, get in touch with one of our representatives today. Connect with a Specialist About Zinpro Corporation Our History News and Events Sustainability Quality Our Locations / Contact Us Our Brands Our Team Our Values and Culture Life at Zinpro Current Openings Connect Subscribe to our Essential Feed Newsletter Copyright ©2021 Zinpro Corp. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Company Statements This website uses cookies to provide necessary site functionality, to improve your online experience and to compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. View our privacy policy. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies