lameness

When it comes to thinking outside the box or coming up with innovative solutions it can be beneficial for farmers to look to their peers for input and support rather than just receive advice through a top down approach. Photo: Zana van Dijk

04-03-2021 | Expert opinion

Tackling dairy farming problems from the ‘bottom up’

Despite the implications for dairy cow welfare and productivity and the significant economic implications for dairy farmers, many dairy farmers fail to see lameness as a serious threat to their business. Photo: Ronald Hissink

26-02-2021 | Article

How farmer perceptions and automation impact lameness

Cows trimmed during the last 4 weeks before the end of gestation had a 2.4 times higher chance of abortion. Photo: Koos Groenewold

23-02-2021 | News

Late gestation hoof trimming increases abortion risk

The ideal times to trim would be once at dry-off and again around 100 days in milk. Photo: Koos Groenewold

22-02-2021 | Article

Lameness: A look at fertility, milk production and control

Photo: Sarah Pedersen

19-11-2020 | Expert opinion

Dairy cow trim visit: How to get your money’s worth

Photo: Andrew Fry

15-09-2020 | Expert opinion

Cow lameness and hoof care: New ideas and changes explored

Collaboration is key in tackling lameness

26-05-2020 | Blog

Collaboration is key in tackling lameness

Photo: Gerd Altmann I Pixabay

26-05-2020 | News

SURVEY: Help us! Health Tool launching

Photo: Wick Natzijkl

08-05-2020 | News

How lame dairy cows can recover better

Photo: Misset

16-04-2020 | Blog

Advancing frontiers of nutrition and immunology in dairy cows