The role of cow claw trimming on welfare and profitability

09-09-2022 | |
Claw overgrowth occurs when horn production happens faster than it wears. This affects weight bearing within and between the claws. Photo: Mark Pasveer
Claw overgrowth occurs when horn production happens faster than it wears. This affects weight bearing within and between the claws. Photo: Mark Pasveer
Claw trimming is an essential lameness management procedure that improves claw health by creating appropriate weight distribution between the medial and lateral claws. In addition, claw trimming affects dairy cattle behaviour and milk yield, in turn improving welfare, production performance and profitability. Lameness is a major production disease affecting dairy cattle health, welfare and profitability. It causes considerable economic losses because of additional labour, repeated treatments,


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