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Record Nr.

UNINA9910144841203321

Autore

Van Amstel S. R (Sarel Rens), <1942->

Titolo

Manual for treatment and control of lameness in cattle [[electronic resource] /] / by Sarel R. van Amstel, Jan Shearer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ames, Iowa, : Blackwell Pub., 2006

ISBN

1-282-29097-5

9786612290978

0-470-34457-1

0-470-34419-9

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (220 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ShearerJan K

Disciplina

636.2

636.2089758

Soggetti

Lameness in cattle

Cattle - Diseases

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; 1 An Introduction to Lameness in Cattle; 2 Horn Formation and Growth; 3 Nutrition and Claw Health; 4 Biomechanics of Weight (Load) Bearing and Claw Trimming; 5 Laminitis; 6 Pain Management; 7 Upper Leg Lameness; 8 Infectious Claw Diseases; 9 Cattle Behavior, Cow-Friendly Facilities, and Proper Handling; 10 Footbaths for the Management of Infectious Skin Disorders of the Foot and Hoof knife sharpening; Index

Sommario/riassunto

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.Manual for Treatment and Control of Lameness in Cattle includes:* clear illustrations of anatomical features of the bovine foot* detailed photographs of lesions* discussion on the practical aspect of functional and correct