Laminitis in Dairy Cattle

Recognition of the Disorder and Management of the Causative Factors

Abstract

Lameness in cattle is a common condition that can result in significant economic loss to a producer through a variety of mechanisms. Lame cows do not eat as much as healthy cows and thus produce less milk or less gain. They may become anestrous. Furthermore, they may be prematurely culled due to low milk production, delayed conception or emergency slaughter.