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Book Synopsis
Lameness is one of the most costly diseases affecting cattle and cases are increasing as dairy cows spend more time confined to concrete instead of grassy pasture. The economic impact of lameness is significant. Preventive claw care is increasingly practiced in modern dairy farming and is now recognized as a necessary investment in herd health.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Cattle Lameness.

Chapter 2: Horn Formation and Growth.

Chapter 3: Nutrition and Claw Health.

Chapter 4: Biomechanics of Weight (Load) Bearing and Claw Trimming.

Chapter 5: Laminitis.

Chapter 6: Pain Management.

Chapter 7: Upper Leg Lameness.

Chapter 8: Infectious Claw Disease.

Chatper 9: Cattle Behavior, Cow-Friendly Facilities and Proper Handling.

Chapter 10: Footbaths for the Management of Infectious Skin Disorders of the Foot and Hoof Knife Sharpening.

Index.

Manual for Treatment and Control of Lameness in

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 20 February 2007
      ISBN-13 9780813814186
      978-0813814186
      ISBN-10 0813814189
      Also in:
      Veterinary anatomy and physiology Veterinary medicine Veterinary medicine: diseases and therapeutics

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Lameness is one of the most costly diseases affecting cattle and cases are increasing as dairy cows spend more time confined to concrete instead of grassy pasture. The economic impact of lameness is significant. Preventive claw care is increasingly practiced in modern dairy farming and is now recognized as a necessary investment in herd health.

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1: An Introduction to Cattle Lameness.

      Chapter 2: Horn Formation and Growth.

      Chapter 3: Nutrition and Claw Health.

      Chapter 4: Biomechanics of Weight (Load) Bearing and Claw Trimming.

      Chapter 5: Laminitis.

      Chapter 6: Pain Management.

      Chapter 7: Upper Leg Lameness.

      Chapter 8: Infectious Claw Disease.

      Chatper 9: Cattle Behavior, Cow-Friendly Facilities and Proper Handling.

      Chapter 10: Footbaths for the Management of Infectious Skin Disorders of the Foot and Hoof Knife Sharpening.

      Index.

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