The effect of foot lesions on locomotion score and spine posture measured using computerised motion analysis in early lactation Holstein dairy cows

2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 ◽  
pp. 100-100
Author(s):  
N. Blackie ◽  
E.C.L Bleach ◽  
J.R Amory ◽  
C.R Nicholls ◽  
J.R Scaife
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Motion Analysis ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Early Lactation ◽  
Foot Lesions ◽  
Locomotion Score ◽  
Holstein Dairy Cows

Locomotion scoring is an important tool to detect dairy cow lameness. A number of locomotion scoring systems use the posture of the back to identify lame cows (score 3). For example Sprecher et al (1997) suggested the presence of an arched back standing and walking indicates lameness. Flower and Weary (2006) developed this system to score cows while walking where a score 3 cow has a more severely arched back than a score 2 cow. However to date no work has been published characterising the degree of arching of the spine observed in lame animals and its relationship with foot lesions. This is important in the early detection of lameness and could be incorporated into locomotion scoring systems to improve the objectivity. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of foot lesions on spine posture of Holstein dairy cows in early lactation by motion analysis.

The effect of hoof lesion severity on stride characteristics of early lactation Holstein dairy cows measured using locomotion scoring and computerised motion analysis

2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 ◽  
pp. 180-180
Author(s):  
N. Blackie ◽  
E.C.L. Bleach ◽  
J.R. Amory ◽  
C.R. Nicholls ◽  
J.R Scaife
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Stride Length ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Early Lactation ◽  
Hoof Lesions ◽  
Kinematic Studies ◽  
Sole Ulcers ◽  
Locomotion Score ◽  
Holstein Dairy Cows

Kinematic assessment of gait has been widely used in sports and equine science, this method gives objective and accurate information on the movement of the subject. Most locomotion scoring systems incorporate stride length however this is subjective and is difficult to compare observers. Kinematic studies have shown that cows with sole ulcers have a shorter stride length than those showing no hoof lesions (Flower et al, 2005). Telezhenko and Bergsten (2005) found a similar effect with moderately lame cows having a shorter stride length measured objectively from footprints than non lame cows. Increased locomotion score can also affect the tracking distance of the animal (Telezhenko and Bergsten, 2005). The aim of this study was to assess the effect of increasing locomotion score on stride length and tracking distance of Holstein dairy cows in early lactation.

The effect of diet and housing on the development of sole haemorrhages, white line haemorrhages and heel erosions in Holstein heifers

1998 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. T. Livesey ◽  
T. Harrington ◽  
A. M. Johnston ◽  
S. A. May ◽  
J. A. Metcalf
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Early Lactation ◽  
Lesion Score ◽  
White Line ◽  
Analysis Of Results ◽  
Foot Lesions ◽  
Locomotion Score

AbstractHaemorrhagic lesions, heel erosions and changes in foot conformation have been associated with husbandry, underfoot conditions and nutrition of dairy cows.These characteristics were monitored in 40 heifers in a 2 × 2 factorial design starting in the last trimester of pregnancy and continuing until 12 weeks post partum. Primary treatments were housing in straw yards or cubicles and secondary treatments were alternative complete diets given during lactation which differed in concentrate: forage ratio. A scoring system was developed for each of the foot lesions to allow statistical analysis of results. Locomotion scoring was carried out weekly.White line haemorrhages, sole haemorrhages and heel erosions were all present before calving. White line haemorrhages were exacerbated by housing in cubicle yards and alleviated by housing in straw yards (P < 0·001) with an interaction between diet and housing around calving (P < 0·05). Sole haemorrhages were exacerbated both by housing in cubicle yards (P < 0·01) and the high concentrate diet (P < 0·01) with an interaction between diet and housing around calving (P < 0·05). Heel erosions were exacerbated (P < 0·05) by housing in straw yards but not affected by diet. Sole haemorrhage and heel erosion scores generally increased during early lactation (P < 0·001) independent of the treatments. There was evidence that these foot lesions were not caused by laminitis. There was a higher incidence of lameness for heifers given the high concentrate diet but no correlation between locomotion score and the type of lesion or lesion score.

The effect of asynchronous diets on the function of the rumen in the lactating dairy cow

1998 ◽  
Vol 1998 ◽  
pp. 19-19
Author(s):  
A.R. Henderson ◽  
P.C. Garnsworthy ◽  
J.R. Newbold ◽  
P.J. Buttery
Keyword(s):  
Protein Synthesis ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Early Lactation ◽  
Microbial Protein ◽  
Nutrient Flows ◽  
Lactating Dairy Cows ◽  
Overall Efficiency ◽  
Fermentation Parameters

Sinclair et al. (1993) found that a diet formulated to be synchronous with regard to hourly release of nitrogen and energy increased microbial protein synthesis by 14% in sheep. Dairy cows in early lactation experience a shortfall of energy and protein, with available protein determining the overall efficiency of metabolism (MacRae and Lobley, 1986) and subsequent milk production. It is therefore necessary to maximise microbial protein yield during this period. In this study diets were designed for lactating dairy cows to contain the same feed ingredients, but to release nitrogen and energy in the rumen at different times. Rumen fermentation parameters, nutrient flows to the small intestine and production performance were investigated.

scholarly journals PSI-18 Adiponectin serum concentrations in late pregnancy and early lactation in primiparous and multiparous Holstein dairy cows.

2018 ◽  
Vol 96 (suppl_3) ◽  
pp. 65-65
Author(s):  
C Urh ◽  
J Denißen ◽  
I Harder ◽  
C Koch ◽  
E Stamer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
Early Lactation ◽  
Serum Concentrations ◽  
Holstein Dairy Cows

scholarly journals Does spring application of fertiliser urea reduce dairy cow performance?

2004 ◽  
pp. 239-244
Author(s):  
A. Ordóñez ◽  
C. Matthew ◽  
R.D. Miller ◽  
T. Parkinson ◽  
C.W. Holmes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiment ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Early Lactation ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Milk Urea ◽  
Farm Survey ◽  
Cow Performance ◽  
Sugar Levels

This paper reports a field experiment and a farm survey, which aimed to find out if there is evidence that elevated herbage crude protein (CP):sugar levels have negative effects on dairy cow performance. Differences in herbage CP levels were induced by using nitrogen (+N) or withholding (-N) applied as fertiliser urea for two groups of 20 dairy cows in early lactation (August to November 2003). Cows fed urea-fertilised herbage had elevated milk urea levels (-N = 5.4 mmol/l, +N = 8.3 mmol/l, P

scholarly journals Ruminal capacity, and digesta weight and retention time in the different segment of primiparous Holstein dairy cows in early lactation at ad libitum feeding

2009 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makoto MIYAJI ◽  
Tomoko OSHITA ◽  
Yasuhiro AOKI ◽  
Masato NAKAMURA ◽  
Mari AOKI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Retention Time ◽  
Early Lactation ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Ad Libitum Feeding ◽  
Holstein Dairy Cows

scholarly journals Tata laksana pemotongan kuku pada sapi perah

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
. Hinarno ◽  
Henny Endah Anggraeni ◽  
Fathul Bari ◽  
Asep Suwandi ◽  
Iyus Setiawan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Standing Position ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Final Report ◽  
West Java ◽  
Health Officer

Hoof trimming aims to restore normal hoof position, cleaning up dirts at slit hoof, avoiding lameness, facilitate early detection of laminitis and infection. This final report is purpose to explain the hoof treatment and trimming in dairy cows at Koperasi Peternakan Sapi Bandung Utara (KPSBU) Lembang West Java. Primary data obtained discuss with interviewees and join activities of hoof trimming and treatment such as preparing equipment, handling dairy cows, and hoof trimming implementation. Thus secondary data supported by study literature. Hoof trimming in dairy cows at KPSBU Lembang is carried out every 4-6 months. First, farmer should report hoof trimming implantation to officer of health. Officer prepared hoof trimming equipments. Dairy cows were handled before hoof trimming began. Hoof trimming done in a standing position cows starting from the axial and abaxial wall then continued at the sole. Hoof trimming implementation for avoiding hoof infection which disserves dairy cow production.

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