Key Considerations for the Implementation of a Hoof Health Program

摘要

Initial determination of the nature and magnitude of the lameness issue and the specific lesions or injuries contributing to the issuetimely identification, treatment and follow-up of new lameness cases to prevent them from becoming chronicadoption of management practices intended to improve the hoof trimming program, infection control, transition cow management, and cow comfort.Breaking up the problem into smaller parts and focusing first on the main issue (infectious vs. non-infectious) will make the task less onerous. A structured, integrated team approach is of great value, but farmer buy-in is essential. Advisors need to beactive listeners and understand farmer motivation to be able to develop an actionable and feasible hoof health program.