Injuries to the stifle joint commonly cause lameness in breeding bulls. The stifle in large animals is equivalent to the human knee.
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Lameness in bulls often caused by stifle injuries
Injuries to the stifle joint frequently mark the end for breeding bulls because salvage is seen as the best option
Managing lameness in cattle can mean tough decisions
In cow calf production, lameness is second only to reproduction for culling criteria. It impacts all levels of the production cycle, and in the long term, it can become an animal welfare issue. Cow-calf producers must prevent and treat lameness and provide an area with feed and water close by where convalescence can occur. If […] Read more
Lameness problems in bulls can affect their sperm quality
There’s nothing worse than having a sore foot. If you’ve ever had plantar fasciitis or some sort of foot injury, you know the pain can be truly debilitating. It can hamper mobility so much that everyday tasks seem daunting. Lameness in bulls can be just as debilitating. It is obvious that a lame bull will […] Read more
Cow comfort focus helps reduce dairy lameness
Cow comfort is king in the battle against lameness. That’s the opinion of Mark Gerber, Zinpro dairy technical sales specialist and master trimmer. “If that cow doesn’t have a comfortable bed 12 hours a day, we’re going to have problems,” Gerber said. “We really have to focus on cow comfort. Are our stalls set right? […] Read more
