Association of Lameness in Dairy Cattle with Other Diseases

Authors

  • Dorothee Janssen College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
  • Charles L. Guard College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
  • Lorin Warnick College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20015213

Keywords:

Lameness, problem herd, animal welfare

Abstract

Lameness has been recognized as a frequently occurring disease syndrome in dairy cattle. The dimensions of the problem are immense. Consider that, according to Greenough and Vermunt,4 a herd should be considered a "problem herd" when the yearly incidence has surpassed 10%-while multiple studies show yearly incidences between 14% and 25% not to be uncommon.1,2,3,5 Not only is lameness a major animal welfare concern; its likely impact on productivity and development of concurrent diseases makes it an important economic factor. The results presented here propose to illuminate the correlation between lameness and other diseases in two large herds in New York state.

Author Biography

Dorothee Janssen, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

Tierarzt

Cover image of the 34th Conference Proceedings: Four men on horseback lead a single cow through a pen. Yellow background.

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Published

2001-09-13

Issue

2001

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy

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