Claw diseases

The most common cause of dairy lameness diagnoses, frequencies and risk groups in a University herd

Authors

  • Christer Bergsten Field Disease Investigation Unit, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6610
  • Dale D. Hancock Field Disease Investigation Unit, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6610
  • John M. Gay Field Disease Investigation Unit, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6610
  • Clive C. Gay Field Disease Investigation Unit, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6610
  • Lawrence K. Fox Field Disease Investigation Unit, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6610

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19985725

Keywords:

digital lesions, foot trimming, acute lameness, claw disease groups, risk factors, performance

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the dynamics of digital lesions over time as observed at regular foot trimming of the herd and at treatment of acute individual lameness cases. The relationships between claw disease groups (e.g. infectious and laminitis related), cow risk factors, and the possible influence on the animals' performance were of special interest.

Cover image of the 31st Conference Proceedings: A photo of Dr. Eric I. and Mrs. Mary Williams smiling in golden light. Yellow background.

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Published

1998-09-24

Issue

1998

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy I & II