Impact of Preventive Hoof Care on Dairy Heifer Performance

Authors

  • P. B. Scharko University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Veterinary Science Department, Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center, 1429 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
  • T. J. Davidson Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI ClA 4P3 CANADA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19965975

Keywords:

Northern climate, hoof growth, indoors, pens, tie-stalls

Abstract

Northern climate can place many restrictions on how to raise heifers and these restrictions can have an important effect on hoof growth. Heifers in northern climates are raised indoors during the winter months. They are either grouped with other heifers of similar size in pens or they are placed in tie-stalls.

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Published

1996-09-12

Issue

1996

Section

Research Summaries 2