Investigation of Risk Factors for Specific Lameness Disorders in a Southeastern US Dairy by Survival Analysis

Authors

  • A. H. Sanders Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
  • J. K. Shearer College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
  • L. C. Shearer College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
  • A. De Vries Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084452

Keywords:

treatment, culling, lameness, Thin sole, sole ulcers, white line disease, hoof problems, risk factors, interrelationship

Abstract

Besides the direct costs of treatment and culling, lameness can negatively affect production, reproduction, and udder health, making it one of the greatest causes of economic loss in the dairy industry. Thin soles (TS) are associated with hoof wear and wet conditions, which are prevalent in the hot humid summers of the Southeast. This condition may predispose cows to potentially more serious conditions including sole ulcers (UL) and white line disease (WLD). This study was undertaken to quantify these hoof problems, and investigate risk factors and interrelationship of conditions.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

Section

Research Summaries

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