Claw horn disruption lesion (CHDL) is the collective term used to describe non-infectious
foot lesions such as sole ulcers (SU), sole hemorrhage (SH), and white line disease (WLD) …

Foot characteristics have been linked to the development of sole lesions (sole hemorrhage
and sole ulcers) and white line lesions, also known as claw horn disruption lesions (CHDL) …

Key factors such as stage of lactation, parity and body fat reserves have been associated
with the digital cushion thickness, however, there are discrepancies between the results of …

Claw horn disruption lesions are a common cause of lameness in dairy cattle. It is commonly
agreed that they develop due to excessive pressure from the distal phalanx on the horn …

Excessive sole horn wear in cattle due to abrasive floors, such as new concrete and mastic
asphalt, and excessive sole trimming, are the leading causes of thin soles. This study …

Background Lameness has been associated with compromised animal welfare and reduced
productivity in dairy cattle herds worldwide. However, little is known about the prevalence of …

Simple Summary In pasture-based cattle, it is often suggested that claw trimming, a common
lameness prevention practice in housed cows, results in thinner soles over the medium-to …

Pedal bone fractures are one of the most common fracture locations in adult cattle and can
be diagnosed by radiographs in two planes. Most bovine practitioners do not have access to …

The ultrasound examination of the bovine musculoskeletal system is established as a
routine examination in veterinary clinics worldwide. Practical veterinarians use their existing …