Identifying barriers to successful dairy cow lameness management using stakeholder focus groups

Authors

  • E. Wynands Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN 55108
  • B. Ventura Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • S. Roche ACER Consulting, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 5L3 Canada
  • G. Cramer Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN 55108

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20208126

Keywords:

lameness, perceptions, management, animal welfare, cow longevity

Abstract

Lameness is a leading animal welfare concern in the dairy industry as it is painful and impacts cow longevity in the herd. Multiple stakeholders are involved in lameness management on a dairy farm including farmers, hoof trimmers, and veterinarians. The objective of this study was to explore perceptions of lameness and barriers to improved lameness management in these groups.

Cover image of the 53rd Conference Proceedings: A photo of a lone cow with a bell in a field.

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Published

2020-09-24

Issue

2020

Section

Research Summaries

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