· Reduced walking speed Early detection of lameness is key to controlling mobility problems. The most effective way to achieve this is through regular mobility scoring the score system can detect lameness early thus resulting in treatment before the problem becomes a major issue. Detecting and treating a lame cow early maximises the chance of that cow becoming sound again, the longer a lameness is left the poorer the chance of success with treatment. Mobility scoring has a scoring range from 0 – 3. For the cow to be score 0 she will have good mobility and bear weight evenly on all four feet, Score 1 she will have imperfect mobility a shortened stride but the affected limb is not immediately identifiable, Score 2 impaired mobility uneven weight bearing with a limb that is immediately identifiable, Score 3 severe impaired mobility unable to keep up with a healthy herd very lame.