By Ndikuwera, J. and Zishiri, C., Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 1990
Description
Of 1942 adult cows in 8 dairy farms around Harare 24% were lame; 27.5% had lesions that could potentially cause lameness. Of the 1513 lesions recorded the commonest was acute aseptic laminitis (72.2%), followed by interdigital hyperplasia (9.1%), underrum heel (3%), hoof overgrowth (2.9%) and sole ulcer (2.4%). Prevalence of lameness was highest (56%) in a large, intensively managed farm having cows in concrete sheds with coarse gravel floor and poorly drained watering areas
Of 1942 adult cows in 8 dairy farms around Harare 24% were lame; 27.5% had lesions that could potentially cause lameness. Of the 1513 lesions recorded the commonest was acute aseptic laminitis (72.2%), followed by interdigital hyperplasia (9.1%), underrum heel (3%), hoof overgrowth (2.9%) and sole ulcer (2.4%). Prevalence of lameness was highest (56%) in a large, intensively managed farm having cows in concrete sheds with coarse gravel floor and poorly drained watering areas
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