Effect of Housing System and Nutrition on Claw Hom Growth and Abrasion in Beef Steers

Authors

  • O. Becvar Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
  • W. S. Swecker, Jr. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
  • D. L. Ward Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
  • G. Scaglia Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
  • J. P. S. Neel USDA / ARB, Beaver, WV
  • J. P. Fontenot Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20054871

Keywords:

Lameness, economic losses, lesions, claw lesions, concrete flooring, high grain rations

Abstract

Lameness results in economic losses in cattle populations worldwide. Most lameness lesions are associated with the lower foot, especially the claw. Major risk factors for lesions of the claw are high grain rations and concrete flooring.

Cover image of the 38th Conference Proceedings: A cow nuzzles her newborn calf in a stall with straw bedding. Both are content. Yellow background.

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Published

2005-09-24

Issue

2005

Section

Research Summaries 4

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