Computerized identification and classification of stance phases as made by front or hind feet of walking cows based on 3-dimensional ground reaction forces

► The capturing of 3-dimensional ground reaction forces of walking cows was described. ► Computerized procedures to identify and classify stance phases were developed. ► Overall 62% of the detected stance phases were deemed valid for gait analysis. ► Human evaluation and computerized procedures agreed in 96.5% of stance phases. ► Sensitivity analysis showed that the classification criteria were robust to changes.