Lameness in Dairy Cows: Prevention, Detection, and Recovery
Lameness in dairy cows reduces milk production, condition, and fertility.
A lame cow produces less milk, loses condition, and takes longer to cycle.
Catching it early and treating it promptly gives her the best shot at a quick, full recovery — and helps keep your herd’s productivity on track.
More than 80% of lameness in New Zealand dairy cows is caused by claw horn lesions, such as white line and sole disease.
- These injuries are hard to spot early and slow to heal.
- The longer a cow stays lame, the greater the inflammation in the hoof, which can lead to permanent damage.
- A previous case is one of the biggest risk factors.
- Around calving, changes in the hoof make cows more vulnerable to lameness.
Author's summary: Lameness affects dairy cows' productivity and health.
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