Lameness Treatment Rates in Wisconsin Dairy Herds

Authors

  • N. B. Cook University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Ve terinary Medicine, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20044979

Keywords:

lameness, treatment rates, hoof trimming, recurrent cases, new cases

Abstract

Few studies have documented lameness treatment rates in North American dairy herds. Case definition, ability to detect lame individuals and frequency of delivery of the hoof trimming program significantly impact the incidence of new and recurrent cases.

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Published

2004-09-23

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2004

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