By Gogoi, S. N. and Saikia, J. and Sarma, B. and Sarma, K. K., Indian Veterinary Journal, 1992
Description
In a survey carried out in Assam 420 (13.96%) of the 3008 animals examined had foot diseases, those most commonly found being various claw abnormalities, interdigital growths, horn fissures, chronic laminitis, claw hypospadia, arthritis and bruising of the sole. The highest incidence (18.02%) was in Jersey crosses, followed by Friesians (17.41%), Sindhi crosses (17.22%) and Red Dane crosses (14.51%); local animals were much less affected (1.72%). Animals aged 4-6 years had a higher incidence than those <2 years old. Of 90 male animals 12 (13.33%) were affected, and of 2912 females 408 (13.98%) were affected. It was suggested that the claw abnormalities may be associated with management practices
In a survey carried out in Assam 420 (13.96%) of the 3008 animals examined had foot diseases, those most commonly found being various claw abnormalities, interdigital growths, horn fissures, chronic laminitis, claw hypospadia, arthritis and bruising of the sole. The highest incidence (18.02%) was in Jersey crosses, followed by Friesians (17.41%), Sindhi crosses (17.22%) and Red Dane crosses (14.51%); local animals were much less affected (1.72%). Animals aged 4-6 years had a higher incidence than those <2 years old. Of 90 male animals 12 (13.33%) were affected, and of 2912 females 408 (13.98%) were affected. It was suggested that the claw abnormalities may be associated with management practices
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