By Ahmed, M. F. and El Guindy, M. H., Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal, 1997
Description
Foot problems were found in 101 (32%) of 316 native cows, 121 (18%) of 672 Friesian cows and 156 (38%) of 412 buffaloes in Assuit province , Egypt. The animals were 2-12 years old. Hind feet were affected more often than fore feet in Friesian cows. Corkscrew, wrinkled, scissor claws, toeing out and in, and overgrown claws were more prevalent in buffaloes than in native and Friesian cows. The age, species, type of floor, body weight, size of the udder and period of pregnancy were associated with the increase or decrease of claw abnormalities. The lateral pelvic claw of Friesian cows showed a high percentage of abnormalities. Two or more deformities may occur in a single animal, It was necessary to moisten the claws for at 12 h before correction in all species. In buffaloes it was necessary to give Rumpon i.m. 15 minutes before trimming because of their aggression
Foot problems were found in 101 (32%) of 316 native cows, 121 (18%) of 672 Friesian cows and 156 (38%) of 412 buffaloes in Assuit province , Egypt. The animals were 2-12 years old. Hind feet were affected more often than fore feet in Friesian cows. Corkscrew, wrinkled, scissor claws, toeing out and in, and overgrown claws were more prevalent in buffaloes than in native and Friesian cows. The age, species, type of floor, body weight, size of the udder and period of pregnancy were associated with the increase or decrease of claw abnormalities. The lateral pelvic claw of Friesian cows showed a high percentage of abnormalities. Two or more deformities may occur in a single animal, It was necessary to moisten the claws for at 12 h before correction in all species. In buffaloes it was necessary to give Rumpon i.m. 15 minutes before trimming because of their aggression
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