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

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.

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

Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science ◽

10.1017/s1752756200020032 ◽

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.

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Ultrasonographic alterations of bovine claws sole soft tissues associated with claw horn disruption lesions, body condition score and locomotion score in Holstein dairy cows

Research in Veterinary Science ◽

10.1016/j.rvsc.2020.04.016 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 131 ◽

pp. 146-152 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Giorgia Fabbri ◽

Matteo Gianesella ◽

Massimo Morgante ◽

Leonardo Armato ◽

Ortensio Bonato ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dairy Cows ◽

Body Condition ◽

Soft Tissues ◽

Body Condition Score ◽

Condition Score ◽

Locomotion Score ◽

Holstein Dairy Cows

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Effect of oral calcium bolus administration on milk production, concentrations of minerals and metabolites in serum, early-lactation health status, and reproductive performance of Holstein dairy cows

New Zealand Veterinary Journal ◽

10.1080/00480169.2018.1432427 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 66 (3) ◽

pp. 132-137 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

M Jahani-Moghadam ◽

Y Chashnidel ◽

A Teimouri-Yansari ◽

E Mahjoubi ◽

E Dirandeh

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Dairy Cows ◽

Milk Production ◽

Reproductive Performance ◽

Bolus Administration ◽

Early Lactation ◽

Oral Calcium ◽

Holstein Dairy Cows

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

Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.1093/jas/sky404.144 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 96 (suppl_3) ◽

pp. 65-65

Author(s):

C Urh ◽

J Denißen ◽

I Harder ◽

C Koch ◽

E Stamer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dairy Cows ◽

Late Pregnancy ◽

Early Lactation ◽

Serum Concentrations ◽

Holstein Dairy Cows

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

Animal Science ◽

10.1017/s1357729800009747 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 67 (1) ◽

pp. 9-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 53

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.

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