By Hoblet, K. and Midla, L. and Smilie, R. and Weiss, W., Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian, 2000
Description
Subclinical laminitis is a multifactorial disease of cattle characterized by a time lapse between the occurrence of an insult and observation of lesions. Although lesions primarily result from production of inferior-quality hoof horn, the underlying cause is a disturbance in the microvasculature of the pododerm. Primiparous heifers appear to be at increased risk. Repeated episodes of subclinical laminitis lead to flattened, soft, elongated hooves typical of chronic laminitis. Corrective strategies to reduce the prevalence of lesions in a herd include attention to cattle comfort, environment, and feeding management and nutrition.
Subclinical laminitis is a multifactorial disease of cattle characterized by a time lapse between the occurrence of an insult and observation of lesions. Although lesions primarily result from production of inferior-quality hoof horn, the underlying cause is a disturbance in the microvasculature of the pododerm. Primiparous heifers appear to be at increased risk. Repeated episodes of subclinical laminitis lead to flattened, soft, elongated hooves typical of chronic laminitis. Corrective strategies to reduce the prevalence of lesions in a herd include attention to cattle comfort, environment, and feeding management and nutrition.
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