By Komine, K. and Nameshi, S. and Nobe, Y. and Saito, S. and Sakurai, T. and Sasaki, Y. and Sato, T. and Simoyama, S., Tohoku Journal of Veterinary Clinics, 1999
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628 cases of hoof diseases and 243 cases of joint diseases were diagnosed in Japanese Black and Japanese Shorthorn breeding cows in Iwate prefecture, Japan, in 1998. Commonest disease were foot rot and arthritis. The prevalence of hoof diseases was highest between June and September. Pelvic limbs were affected more frequently than forelimbs. Most cows recovered after treatment, but recovery was more difficult in cows that were unable to stand, were untreated or had all limbs affected. It is concluded that early detection and treatment, together with regular examination and trimming of hooves are important in preventing limb diseases in cattle
628 cases of hoof diseases and 243 cases of joint diseases were diagnosed in Japanese Black and Japanese Shorthorn breeding cows in Iwate prefecture, Japan, in 1998. Commonest disease were foot rot and arthritis. The prevalence of hoof diseases was highest between June and September. Pelvic limbs were affected more frequently than forelimbs. Most cows recovered after treatment, but recovery was more difficult in cows that were unable to stand, were untreated or had all limbs affected. It is concluded that early detection and treatment, together with regular examination and trimming of hooves are important in preventing limb diseases in cattle
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