Lameness (Yr4)

Question 1

what is a grade 0 on mobility scoring?

Answer 1

even weight bearing and rhythm, cow isn’t lame

Question 2

what is a grade 1 on mobility scoring?

Answer 2

uneven steps and short strides but affected limb isn’t immediately obvious

Question 3

what is a grade 2 on mobility scoring?

Answer 3

uneven weight bearing, shortened strides, arched back with affected limb immediately identifiable

Question 4

what is a grade 3 on mobility scoring?

Answer 4

very painful and limping cow that is unable to walk at a brisk human pace

Question 5

what is a grade 1 hock score?

Answer 5

no swelling or hairloss

Question 6

what is a grade 2 hock score?

Answer 6

no swelling but hairless present

Question 7

what is a grade 3 hock score?

Answer 7

swelling and hairloss present

Question 8

which claw of the hindlimbs outgrows the other?

Answer 8

lateral outgrows the medial

Question 9

what is the 5 step dutch method?

Answer 9

1. correct dorsal wall length (8-9cm)
2. reduce sole depth to 6mm and spare heel
3. match other claw
4. model/dish out
5. relieve weight from affected claw

Question 10

what are the features of strides in a weightbearing lameness?

Answer 10

short stride on sound leg
head up if front leg, head down if back leg

Question 11

what are some suggested causes of contracted tendons?

Answer 11

cramped condition in utero
manganese deficiency
hereditary