Lesion

5-point map of hoof lesions guides prevention, treatment

lerickson@zinpro.com — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Lameness from hoof lesions is one of the top reasons for culling dairy cows and is a major welfare concern, costing producers hundreds of dollars per affected cow.

Ask a Vet: How to defend against lameness

angelag@animart.com — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 22:19:34 -0400

With lameness costing an estimated $300 to $650 per cow, hoof health cannot be overstated.

Managing thin soles and over trimming: They go hand in hand

bradley.ingram@vettec.com — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:15:31 -0500

The sole on a cow’s claw protects it from outside harm, similar to the sole of a shoe on a human foot. Having thin soles is similar to wearing thin or worn shoe soles in that the feet are more vulnerable to ground surfaces when they lack that extra layer of protection.

Don’t cross the line when managing white-line disease

bradley.ingram@vettec.com — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 13:00:01 -0400

During and after wet seasons, bacteria and fungus are prevalent. Similar to human toenails, once fungus and bacteria set in, it’s very challenging to conquer.

The next evolution of lameness challenges: Reverse corkscrew claw

nigel.cook@wisc.edu — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:00:01 -0400

In days past, before we learned the principles of good hoof care, we would see older, mature dairy cows with overgrown corkscrewed outer claws on their rear feet.

How to label the type of lameness in your herd

chip@agrocheminc.com — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:14:03 -0400

By definition, lameness is any abnormality that causes a cow’s gait to change. However, within this broad term are very specific types of hoof lesions and injuries, and each requires specialized treatment for the best recovery opportunity.