Feedlot Lameness

Authors

  • Dee Griffin University of Nebraska Lincoln, Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center, Clay Center, NE 68933

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20064688

Keywords:

Lameness, feedlot cattle, production costs, purchase price

Abstract

Lameness affects approximately one of every six cattle in feedlots and accounts for 70% of all sales of non-performing cattle. Salvaged lame feedlot cattle only recover half of their original purchase price, and on average have approximately three month production costs included in their expense before salvage. This paper outlines prevention, treatment and management considerations for the more common causes of feedlot lameness.

Author Biography

  • Dee Griffin, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center, Clay Center, NE 68933

    Beef Cattle Production Management Veterinarian

Cover image of the 39th Conference Proceedings: Three calves lying down in a pasture next to a white fence. Behind them, a rainbow spans over the distant hills. Yellow background.

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Published

2006-09-21

Issue

2006

Section

Feedlot Sessions