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Dairy cow lameness is challenged because it has influences at both the cow and environmental level.
Cow health, Dairy, Livestock

Lameness stagnation: Why hoof health issues persist in dairy cattle

Despite years of identifying causes and new approaches hoof health is still a problem

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Lameness is a complex condition influenced by a diverse array of intertwined factors, from cow-level elements to environmental conditions and management practices. It is often the cumulative impact of several interacting factors that leads to the development of lameness, making it challenging to control effectively. This interdependent nature of risk factors requires comprehensive and integrated […] Read more
Udders of two dairy cows
Cow health, Dairy

Preventing lameness in dairy cattle

Experts weigh in on useful strategies

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Cow comfort is king in the battle against lameness. That’s the opinion of Mark Gerber, Zinpro dairy technical sales and master trimmer. He was a panelist at the Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week Dairy Day held earlier this month, and spoke on the importance of dairy cow hoof health. “If that cow doesn’t have a comfortable […] Read more
“I’m convinced we would never lose a cow to lameness if every lameness case was treated within 24 hours."
Livestock

Hoof care in dairy barns requires a multi-prong approach

Reducing stand times and quickly addressing inflammation and lameness are key

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Improved hoof health, limited standing time and immediate lameness mitigation goes a long way towards increasing dairy cow comfort and profitability. Travis Busman, program director and hoof health consultant for Sure Step Consulting Ltd. told attendees of the Grey Bruce Farmers Week Dairy Day that inflammation, regardless of the cause, is the prelude to lameness. […] Read more
What the bottom of a normal bovine foot looks like.
Livestock, News

Research project hopes EPDs can catch lameness in cattle early

Members of the Canadian Angus Association are asked to score cows when they come in this fall for pregnancy checks

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Glacier FarmMedia – Lameness in cattle is a painful condition that affects their welfare and overall performance. Why it matters: Lameness is an important animal welfare issue that also affects producer profitability. Good feet and legs are primary considerations when selecting animals that can move easily year after year. The Canadian Angus Association received nearly […] Read more
An obvious case of TTNS in both claws is shown here before toes are nipped.
Livestock

Research focuses on flooring design as possible disease cause

Toe tip necrosis syndrome often misdiagnosed, and likely more common than had been thought: vet researcher

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Toe tip necrosis syndrome (TTNS), a disease that causes lameness in the hind feet of cattle, has been overlooked for years said a veterinary researcher. “I think the disease has always been there and we’ve just misdiagnosed it,” said Murray Jelinski from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. […] Read more
Cow's Legs Standing in Muddy Field
Livestock, News

Editorial: It all starts with the feet

Hoof health: For the sake of the animals and long-term health of our farms, we need to do better

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I’ve heard for years that the foundation of livestock health is the foot. I haven’t needed studies to tell me that, as I’ve seen it many times myself. See an unhealthy cow or hog? There’s a good chance that its issues start with feet. It’s not surprising. Painful locomotion means less ability to get to […] Read more

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