I've got a cow that I noticed has a subtle limp. I looked her over and it's obvious she has an issue with the wear of her hoof. The other back good is much shorter in length. Is that something to be handled by a vet or by someone else?
jallen":zqak9p8a said:I've got a cow that I noticed has a subtle limp. I looked her over and it's obvious she has an issue with the wear of her hoof. The other back good is much shorter in length. Is that something to be handled by a vet or by someone else?
gizmom":qq0e5eiq said:She is lucky she lives at your farm, my husband believes if you have to trim feet you do it right behind the ears.
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Yes, and I have have also read that "the genetic factor of screw claw is even questionable."dun":156ga7uj said:Other then screw claw, the genetic contributor to bad feet is usually bad leg structure, the bad foot is just the manifestation of the bad leg structure.
Matter of opinion on what's "bad hooves". I don't agree that all hoof problems are "genetic." I also do not deny that some "are genetic." For me, I have to have a professional evaluation and clean up before I would send a otherwise great cow to slaughter. As previously discussed, there can be many reasons for a bad hoof.rockridgecattle":1jttg387 said:Crappy hooves is genetic. Hate hoof trimming. We had one bull that had bad hooves, every one of his retained girls ended up needing trimming every year. Cost us us in time, money, energy, sore hands from getting kicked.
Good feet are as important as good udders and good teats.
Cows are suppose to work for you....not go on welfare.
Average 3/16 of an inch per month. Completely regenerates in about 14 months. But this can be accelerated due to certain genetics and feed.Horses i am told take about a year to grow a hoof. Any idea how long it takes a cow?