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| Number of cases at a given point |
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| Deep structures of the Hoof |
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Dorsal and Flexor Pouches of Pedal Joint
Navicular Bursa
DDFT |
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Increased pressure on feet leads to increased growth and therefore loss of normal weight distribution.
Ultimately leads to Grossly malformed foot predisposed to several causes of lameness |
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Overgrowth occurs abaxially and anteriorly
Weight-bearing surface shifts posteriorly |
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| 3 Common Causes of Foot Lameness |
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Bruising
Ulcer
Thin Soles
Caused by: Repetitive excess trauma! Staying on feet too long and Walking too far |
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| White line/Lamellae Support |
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Abscess
Lesion
Causes: Weakening of the lamellar junction. Twisting and turning, Softening by constant moisture, Sharp stones, Laminitis? |
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Digital Dermatitis
Inter-digital Dermatitis
Inter-digital necrobacillosis (sub-cutaneous)
Causes: Bacterial infection, Mixed treponema infection, Interdigital dermatitis / necrobacillosis
Fusobacterium necrophorum |
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Sole: Double sole, Toe ulcer, Foreign body
Heel: Slurry heel, Heel ulcer
Skin: Inter-digital hyperplasia, Mud fever
Wall: Horizontal fissure, Vertical fissure, Corkscrew claw |
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Dry
Smooth, even surface
Wide enough to prevent congestion (allow dominance)
Distance = increased energy requirement |
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Dry
Smooth, even surface (soft in busy areas?)
Wide enough to prevent congestion (allow dominance) |
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Increased by:
Time locked out of bedded area
Pre-milking, milking, post-milking
Cleaning beds
Feeding?
Poor access to beds
Not enough beds
STANDING IN SLURRY detrimental |
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Warm dry grass
Deep straw
Good cubicles |
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