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In this study, we assessed the prevalence and estimated genetic parameters for seven morphological defects in Nellore cattle, including depigmentation, feet and legs malformation, chamfer deviations, loin and jaw defects, hump irregularities, and navel abnormalities, using linear and threshold models. Data from over 180,000 animals recorded between 1998 and 2021 were analyzed. Defect prevalence increased over time, likely due to improved phenotyping and broader participation in data collection. After appropriate scale conversion, linear and threshold models yielded similar heritability estimates; with heritability ranging from 0.03 to 0.12 across traits. Genomic estimated breeding values from both models were expressed on the probability scale, with Spearman correlations of probability scaled values ranging from 0.89 to 0.94 across models. Agreement among commonly selected sires was also high (Spearman 0.94 to 0.97), indicating consistent rankings across models. Feet and legs malformations showed moderate positive correlations with chamfer (0.50) and jaw defects (0.51); chamfer had moderate correlated with hump (0.52); and loin had low positive correlated with jaw (0.34) and with feet and legs (0.39). Depigmentation showed weak correlations with all other traits (&amp;lt;0.20), suggesting distinct genetic control. 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