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 …

Lameness is a severe welfare problem and a production-limiting disease in dairy farming.
The objectives of this study were to determine prevalence of lameness and investigate cow …

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 …

To explore how hoof pathologies affect dairy cattle gait, we studied cows with sole
hemorrhages (n= 14), sole ulcers (n= 7), and those with no visible injuries (n= 17). Overall …

The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to determine the prevalence and
distribution of foot lesions and associated cow-and herd-level risk factors in dairy cows in …

The ability of a cow to cope with environmental disturbances, such as pathogens or heat
waves, is called resilience. To improve resilience through breeding, we need resilience …

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 …

The aims of this study were (1) to estimate the phenotypic association between different
degrees of severity of claw disorders and production, fertility performance, and longevity in …

Lameness is one of the most prevalent diseases affecting the welfare of cows in modern
dairy production. Lameness leads to behavioral changes in severely lame cows, which have …