Evaluation of the surface area of P3 in dairy calves following changes in management systems

Authors

  • J. A. Gard Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849
  • D. R. Wilhite Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849
  • D. C. Taylor Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849
  • S. P. Rodning Department of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849
  • M. Edmondson Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849
  • K. Sanders Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84105

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20123941

Keywords:

lameness, beef cattle, dairy cattle, economic, primiparous, multiparous, feet, hooves, rocky terrain

Abstract

Lameness negatively affects the well-being and economic productivity of beef and dairy cattle. It has been reported that the prevalence of lameness in dairy herds is nearly 20% for primiparous cows and almost 50% for multiparous cows. Hence, evaluation, development, and implementation of better management protocols are necessary to produce replacements which have healthy functional feet able to withstand the rigors of the industry. The focus of this study was to evaluate whether the honey structures in calves' feet will remodel and develop when exposed to rocky terrain.

Cover image of the 45th Conference Proceedings: Three black-and-white cows lounge in a spring field. Yellow background.

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Published

2012-09-20

Issue

2012

Section

Research Summaries 4