Lameness causes discomfort to farm animals and it also leads to a loss of production.
This session will deal with the anatomy of the ruminant foot and look at the main causes of lameness in cattle and sheep.
At the end of this session you will be able to:
- Label the ruminant hoof
- State the main causes of lameness in cattle
- State the main causes of lameness in sheep
- Briefly explain the prevention and treatment of the most common conditions.
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