Lameness is one of the most costly diseases affecting cattle andcases are increasing as dairy cows spend more time confined toconcrete instead of grassy pasture. The economic impact of lamenessis significant. Preventive claw care is increasingly practiced inmodern dairy farming and is now recognized as a necessaryinvestment in herd health.
Manual for Treatment and Control of Lameness in Cattleincludes:
* * clear illustrations of anatomical features of the bovinefoot
* * detailed photographs of lesions
* * discussion on the practical aspect of functional and correctivetrimming
* * references for veterinarians, animals/dairy scientists,commercial hoof trimmers, dairy farmers and dairy healthtechnicians
Sarel van Amstel
Spezialthemen Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin f. Nutztiere Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine - Farm Animals Veterinary Medicine Special Topics