“Farmers often miss the mildly lame cows”

When it comes to effectively managing lameness in dairy and beef cattle, there is no magic bullet. The cause is often complex, involving factors such as housing conditions, management practices, nutrition and the environment. And the biggest opportunity to improve is with the mildly lame cows. “Since lameness essentially affects everything an animal does in a given day, its impact on animal well-being and productivity – as well as herd profitability – is costly and wide-reaching,̶