Evaluation of Lameness in Michigan Dairy Herds

Authors

  • M. Kopcha Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
  • L. Fowler Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
  • P. Bartlett Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
  • P. Coe Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
  • N. K. Ames Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
  • D. Beede Departments of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Animal Science, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
  • P. Sears Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20005433

Keywords:

lameness, lesions, lameness scoring, body condition scores, milk production

Abstract

Lameness in dairy cattle is a well-recognized health concern and is associated with significant economic loss. Numerous studies have investigated lameness with a focus on lesions found in lame cows, rather than a comparison of lesions found in lame and non-lame cows. Moreover, lameness scoring has had but a minor role in lameness research. Objectives of this study were to categorize lesions in lame and non-lame cattle, and correlate them with lameness scores (LS), body condition scores (BCS) and milk production in select dairy cows in Michigan.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Cattle and calves standing in a field of wildflowers, gazing curiously at the photographer. Yellow background.

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Published

2000-09-21

Issue

2000

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