An evaluation of the relationship between hyperketonemia and pre- and post-calving hoof lesions in dairy cattle

Authors

  • E. M. Wynands College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • G. Cramer College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20183235

Keywords:

lameness, fat, fat mobilization, dairy cattle, free-stall

Abstract

Recent research has suggested changes related to fat mobilization are an important risk factor for lameness development. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) blood concentration of cows post-calving and hoof lesions during the first 150 DIM.

Cover image of the 51st Conference Proceedings: A man riding on a pale horse herding cattle on a semi-arid pasture

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Published

2018-09-13

Issue

2018

Section

Research Summaries