<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The aim of this study was to estimate the effect of parity on claw lesions prevalence in Holstein dairy cows through clinical and radiological observations. Ninety-seven cows were examined two months after calving to record body condition score, locomotion score, feet diagnostic imaging (X-ray), hoof trimming and clinical evaluation. According to the lactation, the cows were divided into three groups: first parity (Group 1, n=40), second parity (Group 2, n= 29) and third or more parity (Group 3, n=28). Several claw lesions were found. One-way analysis of variance was applied along with Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Significant effect of groups was evidenced on radiographic images. In particular, the radiographic images showed a significant increase of osteolysis from Group 1 to Group 3. The application of Pearson’s correlation coefficient showed a significantly positive correlation between locomotion score and some claw lesions in all groups. In conclusion, this study provides an overview of claw lesions in dairy cow through clinical and radiological observations.</p></abstract>

The aim of this study was to estimate the effect of parity on claw lesions prevalence in Holstein dairy cows through clinical and radiological observations. Ninety-seven cows were examined two months after calving to record body condition score, locomotion score, feet diagnostic imaging (X-ray), hoof trimming and clinical evaluation. According to the lactation, the cows were divided into three groups: first parity (Group 1, n=40), second parity (Group 2, n= 29) and third or more parity (Group 3, n=28). Several claw lesions were found. One-way analysis of variance was applied along with Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Significant effect of groups was evidenced on radiographic images. In particular, the radiographic images showed a significant increase of osteolysis from Group 1 to Group 3. The application of Pearson’s correlation coefficient showed a significantly positive correlation between locomotion score and some claw lesions in all groups. In conclusion, this study provides an overview of claw lesions in dairy cow through clinical and radiological observations.

Effect of Parity on Claw Horn Lesions in Holstein Dairy Cows: Clinical and Radiological Study

Department of Animal Medicine, Productions and Health (MAPS)

Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences

Annals of Animal Science

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The aim of this study was to estimate the effect of parity on claw lesions prevalence in Holstein dairy cows through clinical and radiological observations....

Effect of Parity on Claw Horn Lesions in Holstein Dairy Cows: Clinical and Radiological Study

Publié en ligne: 01 févr. 2019

Pages: 147 - 158

Reçu: 22 janv. 2018

Accepté: 10 oct. 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2018-0050

Mots clés
dairy cow, parity, locomotion score, radiology, claw lesions

© 2019 Enrico Fiore et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Effect of Parity on Claw Horn Lesions in Holstein Dairy Cows: Clinical and Radiological Study

Publié en ligne: 01 févr. 2019

Pages: 147 - 158

Reçu: 22 janv. 2018

Accepté: 10 oct. 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2018-0050

Mots clésdairy cow, parity, locomotion score, radiology, claw lesions

© 2019 Enrico Fiore et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Mots clés
dairy cow, parity, locomotion score, radiology, claw lesions