Claw and Limb Health as Part of the Veterinary Herd Controlling System

Authors

  • R. Martin Clinic for Ruminants with Production Medicine Unit, University of Munich, Germany
  • M. Neumann Clinic for Ruminants with Production Medicine Unit, University of Munich, Germany
  • R. Mansfeld Clinic for Ruminants with Production Medicine Unit, University of Munich, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20074643

Keywords:

Veterinary Herd Controlling System, quality assurance system, performance comparison, implemented measures, control points, Claw, limb health

Abstract

The Veterinary Herd Controlling System (VHCSystem) is a pyramidal, dynamic quality assurance system for dairy farms. It allows optimization of process and product related quality. Individual farm goals are pursued through farm-specific strategies and target to performance comparison. Number and intensity of implemented measures are derived from careful evaluation of results of a preliminary status quo determination. The individual control areas are staffed with direct (directly related to animal health) and indirect (related to factors affecting animal health) control points and corresponding indicators. The indicators are quantitative or semi quantitative criteria allowing to set goals and to evaluate a herd or a group of animals. Claw and limb health represent one of the mentioned control areas.

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Published

2007-09-20

Issue

2007

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