Many studies have shown that subclinical ketosis (SCK) is associated with an increased risk
of developing various diseases, reproductive disorders, and changes in milk production. The …

Lameness is one of the most important endemic diseases of cattle, particularly in the dairy
sector. It has a significant impact on health and welfare and leads to a range of production …

Subclinical ketosis (SCK) is defined as concentrations of β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA)≥ 1.2 to
1.4 mmol/L and it is considered a gateway condition for other metabolic and infectious …

In this paper, we describe a novel approach to corporate involvement in on-farm
assessment, driven by the desire to provide a service for dairy producers and to create a …

Lameness is widely recognized as one of the most serious welfare and production concerns
in the dairy industry. Our objectives were to evaluate the associations between lying …

Lameness is the most significant challenge for the dairy industry to overcome, given its
obvious disruption of animal welfare and severe economic losses. Sole ulcers and white line …

Foot disorders are an important health problem in dairy cattle, in terms of economics and
animal welfare. The incidence, severity, and duration of foot disorders account for their …

Previous work has hypothesised that cows in low body condition become lame. We tested
this in a prospective longitudinal study. Body condition score (BCS), causes of lameness …

Lameness in dairy cows is a multifactorial and progressive disease with complex
interactions between risk factors contributing to its occurrence. Detailed records were …

This study investigated the effect of lameness, measured by serial locomotion scoring over a
12-mo period, on the milk yield of UK dairy cows. The data set consisted of 11,735 records of …