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[Laminitis in cattle: a literature review]
Tierarztliche Praxis
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Laminitis is a major cause of claw lesions in dairy cattle, impacting their health and productivity. Understanding its multifactorial causes and pathogenesis is key to developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Science
Context:
- Laminitis is a significant economic disease in dairy cattle.
- It is a primary predisposing factor for other claw lesions like sole ulcers and white line disease.
- Both clinical and subclinical forms of laminitis exist, with the latter characterized by subtle horn changes.
Purpose:
- To discuss the multifactorial causes of laminitis in dairy cows.
- To explore the two main hypotheses regarding laminitis pathogenesis.
- To review potential therapeutic and prophylactic measures.
Summary:
- Laminitis is a complex condition influenced by nutrition, genetics, and the perinatal period in high-yielding cows.
- Pathogenesis theories include microcirculatory disturbances in the corium or secondary circulatory issues due to epidermal changes.
- Subclinical laminitis presents with soft horn and hemorrhages without obvious lameness.
Impact:
- Improved understanding of laminitis can lead to better herd health management.
- Effective prevention and treatment strategies can reduce economic losses in dairy farming.
- Research into pathogenesis may reveal novel therapeutic targets for laminitis.