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Evaluating Soundness/Correctness
 Pasterns
Pasterns should be strong and yet flexible,
allowing for cushion and give in the foot and
ankle. A straight pastern restricts flex while
a pastern with to much set puts added pressure
on the joints to handle the weight of the heifer.
The pastern on the left has too much set, limiting
depth of heal and adding pressure to the ankle.
The pastern on the right is too straight, lacking
flex and cushion.
The picture on the left illustrates a pastern
with good flex and strength on the move. The right
picture shows the correct set to the front and
rear pasterns.
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