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Are you referring to problems as in structural problems or injuries? And are you referring to the structural defect called "cow hocked" and think that it is wrong to say such a thing because of the over-generalization of the word "cow"? If you are having structural problems in your herd with the hocks (which I assume to be the case), be they post-legged (hocks are too straight), or cow-hocked (hocks have too much angle), you are best to start making a list of who needs to be culled. Cattle with bad legs (and feet) are those that will break down the fastest because they cannot walk long distances well with bad legs. Bad hocks can cause spinal injury, hoof injury, and even leg strain if too much stress and strain is put on the legs - like a daily mile-long walk to and from the water station back out to pasture. Bulls cannot mount properly if they have bad legs, and cows start having lameness and back issues when bred repeatedly.
If your bull has bad hocks, get rid of him immediately. Also get rid of any of his daughters you've kept from him. Any cows that have bad hocks and other conformational issues should also be on the short-list. Cull those that are decreasing value to your herd, and keep those that are going to help improve it. But the bull is priority: if he's structurally unsound, no matter if it's just his legs or any other conformational issue, he will do the exact opposite of improving your herd--he will RUIN it. Buy a bull that is worth the money and is going to IMPROVE your herd. Keep that bull's daughters (if they are worth keeping) for replacements, if you wish to do so, so that you can get rid of your short-listed cows in three to five years.
Check out the following links on conformation. The more information you have on good, proper conformation, the more you will know who and what to cull from your herd.
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What is the purpose of the hocks on a cow?
The hocks on a cow helps to keep their hind legs from touching. Hind legs that are too close together is a common defect in cattle.
Is your horse dropped in the hocks?
If a horse dropped in the hocks it means that the horse dropped on its ankles. The hocks of a horse is the horses ankles.
What is the difference between bow hocks and capped hocks on a horse?
Bowed hocks are a structural defect of the hind limbs where the horse's hind legs appear to be bowed. Capped hocks are caused by injury to the bursa of the hock joint resulting in enlargement of the tip of the hock, giving them a knobbed appearance one or both hocks can be affected.
Can you can ham hocks?
no i cannot
Where are pig hocks?
their feet
Why are hocks called hocks?
it comes from the hind leg of an animal, like the ankle. it is from the 'old english' for hock or heel.
Why do horses rub there hocks?
Horses rub there hocks because they are trying to itch thier fly bites and scare the flies away.
How do you remove the hide of cattle during the slaughtering process?
Take a knife and cut the skin away from the meat. Some people may use other tools of there choice. You will need to pull down and cut as you work the hide down, especially if the animal's being hung from the hocks. For more a more specific how-to in skinning cattle, please see the slaughtering cattle article below in the related links.
What are fused hocks on a horse?
the two back legs are the hocks so the answer 2
Do cows have ankles?
yes they are called hocks
How did cattle drive affect barbed wires?
it affected the barbed wire because the cattle drive was having lots of problems with the barbed wires
What are the major problems in the rainforest?
Deforestation to make way for grazing lands for cattle.
