The aim of this review was a comprehensive evaluation of existing knowledge on non-
genetic aspects of claw disorders and possible prevention methods in dairy herds. The …

The years 1917 to 2017 saw many advances in research related to the dairy heifer, and the
Journal of Dairy Science currently publishes more than 20 articles per year focused on …

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

Simple Summary Livestock welfare should be continuously improved to meet social and
consumer expectations. Selected technological solutions can improve dairy cows' welfare …

Claw horn disruption lesions (CHDLs) in dairy cattle account for a large proportion of
lameness. The aim of this review is to provide an update on the evidence surrounding the …

Background This study aimed to determine the association between the lameness
advantage genetic index and four outcomes: sole haemorrhage (SH), sole ulcers (SU), white …

Sole ulcers (SUs) and white line disease (WLD) are two common noninfectious claw lesions
(NICL) that arise due to a compromised horn production and are frequent causes of …

Claw horn disorders are one of the main causes of lameness in dairy cows globally. This
study aimed to develop material testing techniques to assess changes in the mechanical …

Regular documentation and recording of udder health, reproduction and metabolic status
are common practices on dairy farms. However, recording of claw health is less commonly …

Poor limb conformation in cattle is believed to be closely associated with claw and limb
disorders. Limb conformation is part of genetic evaluation and is assessed visually. In this …