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Lameness series

Foot Baths – Part 8
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Foot Baths – Part 8

ByDairySmid Hoof Trimming July 13, 2021July 5, 2021

In this series, we have explained in detail how correct functional trimming can prevent mechanical lameness. The previous article was devoted to the most common form of bacterial lameness in dairy operations, namely digital dermatitis (DD). This can be successfully treated by a professional hoof trimmer, but the emphasis must be on herd prevention.

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Digital Dermatitis – Part 7
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Digital Dermatitis – Part 7

ByDairySmid Hoof Trimming July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

During winter time, in the summer rainfall areas of South Africa, we observe a higher incidence of bacterial-related lameness in dairy cows. The two major diseases in this category are digital dermatitis and interdigital dermatitis.

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Concrete: Reasons for Lameness – Part 6
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Concrete: Reasons for Lameness – Part 6

ByDairySmid Hoof Trimming June 29, 2021June 21, 2021

In the first few articles of this series, I explained how hard and non-yielding surfaces cause lameness in cows and why we see more mechanical lameness in dairy cows than in beef cows. Although standing on concrete is known to be the single most important risk factor for mechanical lameness, as it is for sole…

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The influence of walkways on lameness – Part 5
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The influence of walkways on lameness – Part 5

ByDairySmid Hoof Trimming June 15, 2021May 31, 2021

Seasonal Lameness. After the good rainy season we had this year, many grazing dairies experienced more lameness than usual. The types of lameness that we found in these situations were thin soles and toe ulcers.

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Why do some animals recover while others don’t? Part4
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Why do some animals recover while others don’t? Part4

ByDairySmid Hoof Trimming June 1, 2021May 31, 2021

Bacterial Lameness. These lesions are the result of bacterial infections. Examples of conditions causing bacterial lameness are foot rot and digital dermatitis. In general, it is easier to treat bacterial lameness than mechanical lameness.

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Why more lameness in the hind feet? Part 3
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Why more lameness in the hind feet? Part 3

ByDairySmid Hoof Trimming May 18, 2021May 26, 2021

The role that concrete plays in dairy cow lameness cannot be overemphasised. This is something that was explained in Part 2 of this series. To understand why dairy cows so often become lame in the hind feet, we need to study this aspect.

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Why more lameness in dairy cows than beef cows? Part 2
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Why more lameness in dairy cows than beef cows? Part 2

ByDairySmid Hoof Trimming May 4, 2021May 26, 2021

In this series of different reasons why cows go lame, I want to mention a very important principle, namely, the role that concrete plays in lameness.

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Lameness: Why Explore This Topic? – Part 1
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Lameness: Why Explore This Topic? – Part 1

ByDairySmid Hoof Trimming April 20, 2021May 26, 2021

In association with The Dairy Mail and the MPO, we decided to plough back the knowledge gained over the past 24 years regarding lameness.

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