Chronic Laminitis Cattle

This review deals with the features of clinical and subclinical laminitis in cattle.

Chronic laminitis cattle.

Nsaid non steroidal anti inflammatory drug injectable ketoprofen 2 to 4 mg kg im iv. Inflammation of the sensitive corium causes pressure pain and loss of cohesion between the horn and the underlying structures of. Injectable diphenhydramine 0 5 to 1 0 mg kg iv im. Since the outside claw of the rear foot is most often affected cows tend to stand cow hocked.

The coronary band is covered with a rough fringe of horn and the hoof appears rippled. The sole horn reveals red and yellowish discolourations within five days. Abnormal growth in chronic cows can lead to abnormal wear which predisposes. Laminitis is more common and more important than it is usually given credit for.

Antihistamines may be useful e g. Subclinical laminitis is almost certainly an incorrect descriptor for the disorder s observed. The condition has been referred to as claw horn disruption but use of this term is misleading. For chronic laminitis see slipper foot in cattle.

In chronic laminitis the shape of the claws is. In subacute and chronic cases clinical signs are less severe. Correct grain overload keeping the animal moving and the claws cool.