ANSC 24500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Weight-Bearing, Metritis, Foot Rot
29 Jan 2019
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Dairy cattle locomotion scoring: based on the cows standing and walking gait, special emphasis on back posture, effective for early detection of claw/hoof disorders, monitoring prevalence of lameness, comparing between individuals and the her. Stands and walks normally with a level back. Stands with flat back, but arches when walks. Stands and walks with an arched back and short strides with one or more legs. Slight sinking of dewclaws in limb opposite to the affected limb may be evident. Favoring one or more limbs can still bear some weight on them. Sinking of the dew-claws is evident in the limb opposite to the affected limb. Flooring with good traction and minimal wear: claw care. Properly maintain and administer foot baths: maintain clean and dry environment, transition, minimize abrupt ration changes to reduce rumen upsets. Stands with flat back, walks with flat back. Stands with flat back, walks with arching back. Stand with arched back, back remains arched when walking.
