hoof health

Researchers examined the association of claw anatomy and sole temperature with the development of claw horn disruption lesions (CHDL). Photo: Canva

05-12 | News

Lame cows: Importance of sole thickness in preventing lesions

The amino acids cysteine and methionine, which contain sulphur, are essential for promoting the structural and functional integrity of the hoof.

11-08 | Article

Maintaining hoof health through nutrition

EuroTier: A spotlight on dairy innovations

24-11-2022 | News

EuroTier: A spotlight on dairy innovations

Lameness is a huge issue for the UK dairy industry, with between a fifth and a quarter of cattle affected, costing the industry around £53.5 million a year. Photo: Henk Riswick

27-09-2022 | Article

Low-cost thermal image devices to detect cow lameness

Claw overgrowth occurs when horn production happens faster than it wears. This affects weight bearing within and between the claws. Photo: Mark Pasveer

09-09-2022 | Article

The role of cow claw trimming on welfare and profitability

Rubber remains an interesting alternative surface to the natural ones. Photo: Hans Prinsen

05-09-2022 | Article

What is the best surface to prevent lameness in dairy cows?

Hoof infections are more common where pastures are on underlying clay than in sandy, chalky, or limestone areas. Constantly wet hooves become soft and more easily damaged. Photo: Canva

22-03-2022 | Article

7 nutritional tips for controlling lameness

Antennae in the enclosures pick up signals from the sensors, allowing them to monitor what all the cows are up to: where the cows are walking, how active they are and what behaviour they are displaying, such as standing up or lying down. Photo: Hans Prinsen

22-03-2022 | News

Automatic lameness detection at the touch of a button

Competition among dairy cattle for feed space may cause stress, production losses and health issues. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

21-03-2022 | Article

How do cows perform under different housing systems?