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Claw Condition Score - naturally fat padded
Project
Project code: EIP-Agri-NI-2020-TSKB
Contract period: 01.01.2020
- 31.12.2022
Budget: 497,160 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: Animal husbandry Pest/disease control
Claw and limb problems are among the most common causes of losses in dairy farming. Besides premature animal losses as a result of claw and limb problems, lameness of cows present a major problem in dairy herds. But how can the farmer himself recognize problems in the health status of his herd? So far, the method of lameness scoring has been available to him. During lameness scoring lame cows will be detected and treated medically. However, this method will only work when the cow already expresses pain and suffering. Therefore, the aim of this EIP project is to develop a management approach which, unlike lameness scoring, serves to prevent claw problems. Therefore, the established body condition scoring (assessment of body fat reserves) will be extended by the unit claw condition score (assessment of fat inside the claws). Combining these two approaches will serve as an early warning system and can provide crucial information to farmers, veterinarians and hoof care specialists.
Section overview
Subjects
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal health
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Landwirtschaftskammer Niedersachsen, Hanover (LWK-Niedersachsen)
