Incidence of foot disorders in cattle

A clinical survey of foot lameness in cattle indicated incidence of 9.2% (432/4695), with 365 cases (84.5%) occurring in hot humid zones having high rainfall. Of the 432 affected animals, 399 (92.4%) were females; most were Jerseys and Friesians 3-7 years old. Scissor claw (32.6%), overgrown hoof (27.2%) and corkscrew claw (18.2%) were the most common foot abnormalities. Other less frequently observed conditions included beak claw, bruising of sole, interdigital growth, claw hypoplasia and arthritis. More forefeet (238) than hindfeet (104) were affected.