A prospective cohort study of digital cushion and corium thickness. Part 2: Does thinning of the digital cushion and corium lead to lameness and claw horn disruption lesions?

Newsome, Reuben; Green, Martin J.; Bell, Nick; Bollard, Nicola; Mason, Colin; Whay, HR; Huxley, J.N.

doi:10.3168/jds.2016-12013

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“…For example, a study conducted in Denmark reported a prevalence of 56% for moderate to severe sole hemorrhage and 70% for white line lesions in primiparous cows (Capion et al, 2009). Moreover, studies have shown that previous CHDL lesions constitute a major risk factor for the future development of claw lesions (Foditsch et al, 2016;Newsome et al, 2017b). Thus, reducing the risk for claw lesion development in primiparous cows may greatly contribute to an overall reduction in lesion development and, consequently, lameness prevalence in dairy cows.…”

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“…Cows with low BCS in the weeks around parturition had an increased risk for developing lameness in general (Hoedemaker et al, 2009), and lameness related to CHDL in particular (Green et al, 2014). Similarly, loss of body fat thickness (as measured by ultrasound) after calving was related to increased risk for sole hemorrhage and lesions (Newsome et al, 2017b). Loss of body fat and low BCS are typically a result of negative energy balance (NEB), as experienced by many cows at the onset of lactation.…”

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Claw horn lesions in mid-lactation primiparous dairy cows under pasture-based systems: Association with behavioral and metabolic changes around calving

Sepúlveda-Varas

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Keyserlingk

et al. 2018

Journal of Dairy Science

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The objectives of this study were to describe the lying behavior of primiparous dairy cows under pasture-based systems during the pre- and postcalving period and characterize the association of lying behavior and analytes related to energy metabolism during this period with claw horn disruption lesion development later in lactation. Our convenience sample included 39 primiparous Holstein cows from 3 commercial farms that were assessed for body condition score (BCS; 5-point scale, 0.25-point increments) and had blood collected at wk -3, -2, -1, 1, 2, and 3 relative to calving date. Blood samples were assayed for nonesterified fatty acids, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), and cholesterol concentrations. Electronic data loggers (HOBO Pendant G Acceleration, Onset Computer Corporation, Bourne, MA) recorded lying behavior at 1-min intervals from 3 wk before calving to 3 wk after calving. Starting at 4 wk after calving and until 16 wk after calving, cows were examined for claw lesions at approximately 4-wk intervals. Sole lesions and white line lesions were scored on a 0 to 10 scale. Of the 39 primiparous cows, 19 cows scored 0 at all exams during the entire study period and 20 cows had at least 1 severe lesion (score ≥4) between 8 and 16 wk after calving. Time spent lying before calving averaged 10.3 ± 0.3 h/d, but declined to 7.3 ± 0.3 h/d after calving (least squares means ± standard error). At calving, we noted an increase in the number of lying bouts (12.9 ± 0.45 bouts/d) compared with the pre- and postcalving averages of 11.6 (±0.53) and 9.1 (±0.47) bouts, respectively. Cows that developed claw lesions later in mid lactation spent less time lying down than cows without lesions during wk 3 after calving compared with healthy cows (7.29 ± 0.22 vs. 8.51 ± 0.16 h/d). Lesion cows had fewer lying bouts per day, and these bouts were of longer duration than no-lesion cows after calving. Increased odds of lesion were found to be associated with shorter lying times and fewer number of lying bouts during wk 3 (odds ratio = 1.23). Nonesterified fatty acids (747 ± 58 vs. 990 ± 86.85 µmol/L) and BHB (0.77 ± 0.06 vs. 0.60 ± 0.04 mmol/L) concentrations during wk 1 were greater in cows that developed claw lesions relative to cows that did not develop lesions. The BHB concentrations also remained higher in wk 2 for cows that developed claw lesions (0.63 ± 0.04 vs. 0.46 ± 0.03 mmol/L) compared with cows that did not develop any lesions. Cows that developed lesions experienced greater losses in BCS from wk -3 to 3 than cows without lesions (0.74 ± 0.01 and 0.61 ± 0.01 BCS change, respectively). In summary, changes in lying behavior and energy metabolic status after calving were associated with claw horn disruption lesions in mid-lactation primiparous cows under pasture-based systems.

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Claw horn lesions in mid-lactation primiparous dairy cows under pasture-based systems: Association with behavioral and metabolic changes around calving

Sepúlveda-Varas

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Keyserlingk

et al. 2018

Journal of Dairy Science

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“…hypothesize that low BCS is linked with thin digital cushions, and thus impaired shock absorption. Newsome et al (2017) indeed found a relationship between thin soft tissue layers (including the digital cushions) and the likelihood of sole lesions, but argue that the relationship is not caused by fat mobilization as is suggested in literature. Low BCS could also be caused by other health problems and/or difficulties in competing with herdmates.…”

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“…It is assumed that pasture in general provides optimal provisions for lying, standing and walking. Non-infectious claw lesions are assumed to be part of the same aetiologic process Newsome et al, 2017). Mechanical load is presumably involved in the development of these lesions (Van der .…”

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Effects of mechanical loads on the deformation and health status of claws in dairy cows

Ouweltjes

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“…Sole ulcers (SU), sole hemorrhages (SH) and white line disease (WLD) are the major lesions in this category (Figure 2). These conditions are multifactorial, as supporting evidence suggest the interplay between rumen acidosis laminitis complex, prepartum metabolic, and hormonal changes affecting the stability of the pedal bone and suspensory apparatus [14,15], as well as biomechanical reaction at the claw-floor interface [16]. In addition, animal-based measures such as body condition loss, reduced thickness of the digital cushion (DC) [17], injured hock, and overgrown claw have been associated with increased odds of CHDLs [18,19].…”

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The Impact of Lameness on Dairy Cattle Welfare: Growing Need for Objective Methods of Detecting Lame Cows and Assessment of Associated Pain

Ramanoon¹,

Sadiq²,

Mansor³

et al. 2018

Animal Welfare

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Dairy cows are the major animals reared for milk production worldwide. Lameness is a manifestation of painful condition due to injury or disease in the foot, regarded as a major welfare problem in dairy cows. An effective lameness management requires prompt identification of lame cows. The objectives of this systematic review were to discuss the various techniques of detecting lameness, assessment of the associated pain, and the impact of lameness on dairy cow welfare. Results from the literature search yielded 534 papers, with 102 papers meeting the inclusion criteria. The eligible studies were discussed in two sections which were; (1) lameness detection systems and their application in pain assessment using four methods: gait and behavioral variables, physiological parameters, pressure nociceptive threshold and blood biomarkers; (2) impact of lameness on animal-based welfare measures. Despite the limitations in the use of automated locomotion scoring systems, results showed the technique remains a promising tool for the prompt detection of lame cows compared with manual systems (MLSS). More investigation of such systems could aid the validation of pain in cows with various degree of lameness. Further studies are required for early lameness detection and minimizing the welfare implications in dairy herds.

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A prospective cohort study of digital cushion and corium thickness. Part 2: Does thinning of the digital cushion and corium lead to lameness and claw horn disruption lesions?

Cited by 59 publications

References 49 publications

Claw horn lesions in mid-lactation primiparous dairy cows under pasture-based systems: Association with behavioral and metabolic changes around calving

Claw horn lesions in mid-lactation primiparous dairy cows under pasture-based systems: Association with behavioral and metabolic changes around calving

Effects of mechanical loads on the deformation and health status of claws in dairy cows

The Impact of Lameness on Dairy Cattle Welfare: Growing Need for Objective Methods of Detecting Lame Cows and Assessment of Associated Pain

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