By Anderson, D. E. and Desrochers, A. and Scheffel, M. and Shirley, J. E. and StJean, G., Agri-Practice, 1996
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A total of 25 Holstein cows, 2 to 5 years old, were used in a study designed to determine whether a soft, pliable covering placed over the hock during the accommodation period, when cows are first placed into the tie-stall barn, would prevent initial hock injury, and therefore prevent the development of tarsal cellulitis. It was found that they effectively decreased the incidence of tarsal cellulitis during this 12-week study. Tarsal cellulitis was observed in 30% of control cows (bandage treated cows, 8%). Although statistical difference was not observed for cows in each group, significantly fewer hocks were affected in the bandage treated group
A total of 25 Holstein cows, 2 to 5 years old, were used in a study designed to determine whether a soft, pliable covering placed over the hock during the accommodation period, when cows are first placed into the tie-stall barn, would prevent initial hock injury, and therefore prevent the development of tarsal cellulitis. It was found that they effectively decreased the incidence of tarsal cellulitis during this 12-week study. Tarsal cellulitis was observed in 30% of control cows (bandage treated cows, 8%). Although statistical difference was not observed for cows in each group, significantly fewer hocks were affected in the bandage treated group
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