Cattle Lameness Flashcards
1
Q
average lameness prevelance = ?
A
40%
2
Q
what are the productive performance impacts from ‘lameness’?
A
3.5 x more likely to be late cycling \+ ovarian cysts reduce milk yeilds inc calving intervals reduce fertility
3
Q
what are the nutritional consequences of lameness?
A
reduced intake and time grazing = reduced BCS
4
Q
how to record lameness?
A
lesion recording mobility scoring (1-3)
5
Q
descr briefly the dutch method of hoof trimming
A
Med HL and Lat FL - trim first 5mm.
correct other claw to match
6
Q
are infections or lesions more common for causing lameness
A
lesions (90%)
7
Q
what are the 4 main infectious agent to cause lamness?
A
Digital dermit
foul in the foot
interdig dermatitis
heel horn erosion
