Dairy
Lameness is a huge problem on Irish dairy farms and can seriously impact on costs and profits and so identifying issues through locomotion...
Securing cow longevity and mobility through good cow welfare measures, early detection of lameness and basic prevention measures in an...
Dairy Technical
Lameness is an issue that will be seen at some level on all dairy farms, with great variation in the level of severity of cases.
Autumn has arrived on farms and just like spring, lameness is a common issue on farms at this time of the year.
Lameness can be a frustrating and costly issue for farmers – on average, one lameness case can cost a dairy farmer €300/year.
Lameness is a significant problem for the dairy industry as it is not only an important welfare issue but can lead to reduced profits.
Lameness issues on farms are likely influenced by the wet weather conditions experienced across the country.
Lameness is a serious welfare issue affecting almost every dairy farm in the country and has begun to rear its head on farms this spring.
