Simple Summary Lameness is a major welfare issue in dairy cows. Locomotion scoring (LS)
is mostly used in identifying lame cows based on gait and postural changes. However …

Lameness and leg injuries are both painful and prevalent across the dairy industry, and are
a major welfare concern. There has been a considerable amount of research focused on …

The objective of this study was to determine the association among different housing and
management practices on the prevalence of lameness, hock lesions, and thin cows on US …

Comparison of bacterial counts (BCs) among common bedding types used for dairy cows,
including straw, is needed. There is concern that the microbial content of organic bedding is …

Lameness in dairy cattle is a major issue for the industry due to the effects on the welfare of
the animal, the economic impact, and consumer perception. The aim of this study was to …

Cow comfort in tiestalls is directly affected by stall dimensions, for which some
recommendations exist. To evaluate how well Canadian dairy farms with tiestalls complied …

The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to estimate the prevalence of lameness,
claw lesions, and associated risk factors in dairy farms in Selangor, Malaysia. The sample …

Skin lesions are commonly seen in dairy herds and have been associated with animal-,
environmental-, and management factors. These lesions are not only a welfare concern, but …

The objective of this study was to determine the risk factors for skin alterations at herd and
cow level on dairy farms with different housing systems in South Tyrol (Northern Italy). A …

Impaired locomotion (lameness) may negatively affect the ability and desire of cows to milk
voluntarily, which is a key factor in success of automated milking systems (AMS). The …