A survey on lameness in dairy cows in 87 large-scale farms
10.16303/j.cnki.1005-4545.2025.07.20
- VernacularTitle:87家规模化牧场奶牛肢蹄病调查研究
- Author:
Yu HAO
1
;
Xuejie JIANG
;
Yuxi SONG
;
Yunlong BAI
;
Cheng XIA
;
Chuang XU
Author Information
1. 黑龙江八一农垦大学动物科技学院农业农村部东北寒区牛病防治重点实验室,黑龙江大庆 163319
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
lameness in dairy cows;
incidence rate;
prevention and control measures;
treatment measures
- From:
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science
2025;45(7):1508-1515
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This study investigated the incidence,prevention and control measures,diagnostic and treatment methods,and treatment costs of hoof diseases in dairy cows across 87 large-scale farms,aiming to provide a scientific basis and new insights for the treatment and prevention of hoof disea-ses in dairy herds.The results showed that the incidence rate of lameness in most farms was con-trolled between 3％and 7％,with a cure rate above 85％.The importance ranking of prevention and control measures was as follows:hoof trimming＞leveling the ground＞disinfection＞regular foot baths＞manure removal＞locomotion(lameness)scoring.The importance ranking of treat-ment measures was:hoof trimming＞disinfection and astringents＞anti-inflammatory treatment＞antibiotics＞block application＞traditional Chinese medicine(fire therapy).Economic analysis showed that the treatment cost of lameness was closely related to the incidence rate,with higher treatment expenses observed in farms with higher incidence rates.Farms with higher individual milk yields typically had more efficient disease management strategies,leading to lower treatment costs.Large-scale farms should continuously optimize management practices to reduce the occur-rence of lameness and improve overall farm efficiency by using effective treatment strategies.
