Animal welfare and lameness in dairy cattle

Animal Welfare & Lameness in Dairy Cattle

This book examines animal welfare and lameness in dairy cattle, particularly in zero-grazing housing systems. It explores factors affecting welfare and locomotion, methods for assessing lameness, environmental and management risk factors, hoof trimming practices, and practical strategies for improving cattle welfare and reducing lameness on dairy farms.

Key Features

• Dairy cattle welfare assessment
• Lameness causes and risk factors
• Zero-grazing housing systems
• Locomotion and hoof health
• Environmental and management factors
• Hoof trimming practices
• Welfare improvement strategies
• Impact of lameness on milk production
• Practical recommendations for dairy farmers