Routine recording of claw health status at claw trimming of dairy cattle has been established
in several countries, providing valuable data for genetic evaluation. In this review, we …

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 …

In dairy cattle, resistance, tolerance and resilience refer to the adaptation ability to a broad
range of environmental conditions, implying stable performances (eg production level …

Since the first report of bovine digital dermatitis (DD) in 1974, there is a large body of the
literature published; however, effective prevention and control of the disease remain elusive …

Reduction of risk factors for bovine digital dermatitis (BDD) is crucial in current disease
control. However, risk factors that might arise especially in mountainous regions are …

Lameness represents a significant challenge for the dairy cattle industry, resulting in
economic losses and reduced animal health and welfare. The existence of underlying …

Hoof lesions represent an important issue in modern dairy herds, with reported prevalence
in different countries ranging from 40 to 70%. This high prevalence of hoof lesions has both …

In modern dairy cattle breeding, genomic breeding programs have the potential to increase
efficiency and genetic gain. At the same time, the requirements and the availability of …

Bovine digital dermatitis (BDD) is an infectious disease of the hoof in cattle with multifactorial
etiology and a polygenic influence on susceptibility. With our study, we identified genomic …

Digital dermatitis (DD) is the most important infectious claw disease in the cattle industry
causing outbreaks of lameness. The clinical course of disease can be classified using 5 …