Corkscrew claw syndrome
Corkscrew claw syndrome is the combination of corkscrew deformities in heifers of the medial claws of both the rear and front feet[1] that causes permanent damage to the pedal bone.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Cook, N. B.; Strebe, A.; Karlen, K. (12 September 2019). "Prevalence and risk factors for corkscrew claw syndrome in dairy cattle". American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings: 362. doi:10.21423/aabppro20197249. S2CID 244837096.
- ^ Cook, Nigel; Strebe, Adam; Karlen, Kyle (10 May 2019). "An ugly heifer hoof issue has emerged". Hoard's Dairyman.
Further reading[edit]
- Cook, Nigel B. (1 February 2020). "The next evolution of lameness challenges: Reverse corkscrew claw". Progressive Dairy.
- Cook, Nigel (12 February 2022). "Creating the best environment for heifers". Dairy Star.
- Krymowski, Jaclyn (19 May 2020). "Hoof Health Starts with the Heifer". American Dairymen.
- Wynands, E. M.; Caixeta, L. S.; Cramer, G. (19 May 2022). "Using a target trial approach to evaluate the role of hyperketonemia in sole ulcer and white line hoof lesion development". Journal of Dairy Science. 105 (7): 6164–6174. doi:10.3168/jds.2021-21694. PMID 35599034.
- Wynands, Erin (August 2021). Integrating epidemiology and stakeholder perspectives toward the improvement of dairy cattle lameness (Thesis). hdl:11299/224937. ProQuest 2591307840.
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