Hoof measurements before and after hoof trimmer intervention on lame cows on California dairies

Authors

  • Marc Pineda Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, UC Davis, Tulare, CA 93274
  • Ibrahim Akin Adnan Menderes University Veterinary Faculty Department of Surgery, Aydyn, Turkey
  • Noelia Silva-del-Río Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, UC Davis, Tulare, CA 93274

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20153659

Keywords:

farm employees, lameness, hoof trimming, dairy cattle, procedure, training

Abstract

Farm labor routinely perform hoof trimming tasks and treat lame cows on California dairies. Most workers performing hoof trimming tasks lack formal education and have minimal training. Despite the relevance of hoof trimmer work on cow health, the quality of their work is rarely monitored by managers or veterinarians. The objective of this study was to describe lame cow hoof measurements before and after hoof trimmer intervention on California dairies.

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2015-09-17

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