lameness

Lameness is one of the main reasons for the culling of dairy cattle. A practical guide should help livestock farmers and livestock traders decide whether a cow can still be transported. Photo: Bert Jansen

20-04 | Article

When can a cow be transported? A practical guide with a focus on the Netherlands

To directly deal with lameness follow a good hoof management protocol, which means hoof trimming 2-3 times a year. Photo: Intracare

03-03 | Article

Healthy hooves: The foundation of a successful dairy farm

Cubicle sizes should match the average cattle size, and bedding – preferably sand – influences how easily cows lie down and stand up. Photo created with AI: Reve

10-12-2025 | Interview

5 key questions: Expert’s insights into cow hoof health

Stamping out lameness in UK’s dairy herd

12-02-2025 | News

Stamping out lameness in UK’s dairy herd

Where and how much are the global losses due to dairy cattle diseases?

14-06-2024 | News

Where and how much are the global losses due to dairy cattle diseases?

Researchers examined the association of claw anatomy and sole temperature with the development of claw horn disruption lesions (CHDL). Photo: Canva

05-12-2023 | News

Lame cows: Importance of sole thickness in preventing lesions

Despite relatively low lameness prevalence, many New Zealand farmers believe it is an issue on their farm and they rank welfare impact of lameness of high importance.

25-10-2023 | News

Farmers’ perception of lameness in their dairy herds

Lameness-related discomfort in dairy cows can indirectly alter methane emissions through several mechanisms. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

13-09-2023 | Article

Cow lameness, cameras and methane emissions

In dairy cows the pain experienced from lameness acts as a stressor, thus increasing serum cortisol level. Photo: Wick Natzijl

16-08-2023 | Article

Biomarkers for the early identification of lameness in dairy cows

The amino acids cysteine and methionine, which contain sulphur, are essential for promoting the structural and functional integrity of the hoof.

11-08-2023 | Article

Maintaining hoof health through nutrition