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LAMECOW at the University of Warwick : a study of lameness in dairy cattle

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Amory, J. R., Barker, Z. E., Wright, Jordan L., Mason, Sam (Sam A.), Blowey, R. W. and Green, Laura E. (2006) LAMECOW at the University of Warwick : a study of lameness in dairy cattle. Cattle practice, 14 (Part 2). pp. 123-125. ISSN 0969-1251.

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Abstract

This paper describes some of the work carried out by the University of Warwick as part of the EU project LAMECOW. A study was undertaken on 49 dairy farms in England and Wales to determine risk factors for impaired locomotion measured using a 3 point score based on back posture. Factors associated with increased mean locomotion score (i.e. poor locomotion) included variables related to management of dry cows and heifers, housing design, diet and hoof trimming. An intervention study monitored the uptake and success of standardised recommendations given by a veterinarian to 25 treatment farms compared with 24 control farms. Farmers were prepared to adopt only some of the recommendations made, typically those with least cost. At the end of a one year study there was a reduction in lame cattle (score 3) on treatment farms and a net reduction in sole ulcers compared with control farms.

A multivariable statistical analysis of milk recording data and hoof lesion incidence data from 30 farms indicated that there were significant milk losses associated with the occurrence of sole ulcer and white line disease, but not associated with digital dermatitis. These clarify earlier findings on which lesions are associated with reduced milk yield. We conclude that an important part of reducing lameness is in improving the uptake of recommendations for best practice management that would be aided by further quantification of economic cost.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: S Agriculture > SF Animal culture
Journal or Publication Title: Cattle practice
Publisher: British Cattle Veterinary Association
ISSN: 0969-1251
Official Date: November 2006
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November 2006UNSPECIFIED
Volume: 14
Number: Part 2
Number of Pages: 3
Page Range: pp. 123-125
Publication Status: Published

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