Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Claw Affection In Dairy Cattle

Claw Affection
In Dairy Cattle
Economics

Lamness is the third most significant cause of economic loss after infertility and mastitis
in dairy herds.

Lame cows lose farmers money through :


The cost of replacment following culling of a sever case with reduced carcass value.

Infertility resulting from prolonged calving to conception interval.

Reduced milk yeild.


 Withdrawal ofAntibiotic contaminated milk.

 Veterinary cost & staff team.

 The lame dairy cow has an increased risk of infertility of various causes.

 Labor cost.
Major problems of Lameness
Adults

Ι-Horney tissues (85%)

1.Sole Ulcer ( Rusterholz Ulcer )

2.White line disease

3.Claw overgrowth

4.Sub clinical Laminitis

5.Heal erosions

6.Cracks

7.Corn

8.Picked up nail

9.Chronic Laminitis

10.Thimbling

Π
-cutenous Tissues

1.
Digital Dermatitis.
2.Interdigital Injuries

3.Inetrdigital vegetative dermatitis.

4.Foot Rot.

5.
 

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