The Healthy Feet Project

Working together to reduce cattle lameness

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Walking and standing surfaces and cow flowIncreasing lying times & reducing standing timesEffective foot bathingIncreased hygiene
Improving Tracks and GatewaysImproving indoor underfoot surfacesImproving Cow Flow Around BuildingsHerding

Walking and standing surfaces and cow flow

The surfaces upon which cows walk have a huge bearing on the health of their feet. Uneven floor surfaces can cause physical trauma to the claw horn. Twisting and turning movements on uneven surfaces may lead to separation of the white line

Improving Tracks and Gateways Improving Tracks and Gateways Improving indoor underfoot surfaces Improving indoor underfoot surfaces
Improving Cow Flow Around Buildings Improving Cow Flow Around Buildings Herding Herding
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