Article
Genetic parameters of sole lesion recovery in Holstein cows.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Mar 2023
Barden Matthew, Anagnostopoulos Alkiviadis, Griffiths Bethany E, Li Bingjie, Bedford Cherry, Watson Chris, Psifidi Androniki, Banos Georgios, Oikonomou Georgios
Abstract excerpt
Sole hemorrhage and sole ulcers, referred to as sole lesions, are important causes of lameness in dairy cattle. The objective of this study was to estimate the genetic parameters of a novel trait reflecting how well cows recovered from sole lesions and the genetic correlation of this trait with overall susceptibility to sole lesions. A cohort of Holstein dairy cows was prospectively enrolled on 4 farms and...
Topics
- Female
- Cattle
- Animals
- Cattle Diseases
- Lameness, Animal
- Hoof and Claw
- Lactation
- Genotype
