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||'''Table1.''' Conformation traits in Interbull genetic evaluations for Holstein as defined by the World Holstein Friesian Federation (WHFF); other possible trait definition also included ||


||'''Trait ''' ||'''WHFF trait definition ''' ||'''Other possible definition ''' ||
||1. Stature ||Measured from top of the spine in between hips to ground ||wither height ||
||2. Chest width ||Measured from inside surface between the top of the front legs ||strength ||
||3. Body Depth ||Distance between the top of spine and bottom of barrel at last rib – the deepest point. Independent of stature. ||depth of chest ||
||4. Angularity ||The angle and openness of the ribs, combined with flatness of bone avoidingcoarseness. Not a true linear trait. ||dairy character; dairy form ||
||5. Rump Angle ||Measured as the angle of the rump structure from hooks (hips) to pins. || ||
||6. Rump Width ||The distance between the most posterior point of pin bones ||distance between hips/thurls ||
||7. Rear Leg set ||Direction of feet when view from the rear. || ||
||8. Rear Leg Rear View ||Angle measured at the front of the hock || ||
||9. Foot Angle ||Angle at the front of the rear hoof measured from the floor to the hairline atthe right hoof ||foot diagonal;<<BR>>heel depth ||
||10. Fore Udder ||The strength of attachment of the fore udder to the abdominal wall.Not a true linear trait. || ||
||11. Rear Udder Height ||The distance between the bottom of the vulva and the milk secreting tissue:in relation to the height of the animal. ||distance between<<BR>>pin bone and milk<<BR>>secreting tissue ||
||12. Udder Support ||The depth of cleft, measured at the base of the rear udder. ||central ligament;<<BR>>median<<BR>>suspensory ||
||13. Udder Depth ||The distance from the lowest part of the udder floor to the hock. || ||
||14. Teat Placement ||The position of the front teat from centre of quarter. || ||
||15. Teat Length ||The length of the front teat. || ||
||16. Overall Conformation || ||final score; final class ||
||17. Overall udder score || || ||
||18. Overall feet&leg score || || ||