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  • Veterinary Podiatry
  • Bovine Health Management
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

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  • Claw horn lesions are a significant welfare and economic concern in both beef and dairy cattle production.
  • Understanding the multifactorial nature of lesion development is crucial for effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and synthesize key strategies for preventing claw horn lesions in cattle.
  • To outline methods for controlling the spread of infectious claw lesions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and best practices in bovine hoof care.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to both non-infectious and infectious claw lesions.
  • Emphasis on environmental, managemental, and immunological control measures.

Main Results:

  • Prevention strategies include enhancing animal comfort, optimizing flooring, and refining handling techniques.
  • Proper hoof trimming, focusing on pressure relief without excessive horn removal, is vital.
  • Infectious lesion control hinges on isolating infected animals and managing environmental conditions (e.g., pen hygiene, footbaths) to minimize pathogen transmission.

Conclusions:

  • A holistic approach combining improved housing, careful hoof care, and biosecurity measures is essential for reducing claw horn lesions.
  • Enhancing skin integrity and host immunity plays a critical role in preventing infectious claw diseases.