The Healthy Feet Project

Working together to reduce cattle lameness

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What can go wrong

Conditions both internal and external to the cow can affect foot structure and prevent the parts of the foot achieving their normal function. Damage caused by disease or injury can result.

Possible internal causes of damage to the cow’s foot

Possible external causes of damage to the cow’s foot

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