Evidence base behind foot trimming in UK dairy cattle

Manning, Al; Mahendran, Sophie; Bell, Nick

doi:10.12968/live.2016.21.1.6

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“…A significantly higher number of cows in LTNB did not exhibit this behavior on day 28 after treatment compared to LTB and LT. Further analysis also revealed a correlation between limb withdrawal and locomotion scores at the end of the trial. Limb withdrawal employed in this study is similar to the assessment of pressure or mechanical nociceptive response (31)(32)(33)(34) and leg movements (17) in previous related research involving CHDL. The result highlights that limb withdrawal can be used for the detection of CHDL, degree of lameness, pain assessment, and monitoring recovery after treatment.…”

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Treatment protocols for claw horn lesions and their impact on lameness recovery, pain sensitivity, and lesion severity in moderately lame primiparous dairy cows

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This study aims to investigate the effects of routine treatment protocols for claw horn disruptive lesions (CHDL) on lameness recovery rates, pain sensitivity, and lesion severity in moderately lame primiparous cows. A cohort of first parity cows was recruited from a single commercial dairy herd and randomly allocated to five treatments, comprising four lame groups (LTNB, LTN, LTB, and LT) and a single group non-lame group. Eligibility criteria for the lame cows included a first lameness score (score 3/5), presence of CHDL on a single foot, good body condition score of 3.0 to 3.5, and no history of previous lameness. LTNB received a combination of therapeutic trim, administration of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID; Ketoprofen) for 3 days, and hoof block on the healthy claw. Both LTN and LTB received the same treatment as LTNB without hoof block and NSAID, respectively. LT received only a therapeutic trim, whereas non-LT (negative control) received either a therapeutic or preventive trim. Pain sensitivity was assessed using the limb withdrawal reflex while lesion severity was recorded using the International Committee Animal Records (ICAR) Atlas guide. The enrolled cows were observed at weekly intervals, and the primary outcomes were assessed 28 days after treatment. The number (%) of recovered cows was 15 of 20 (75%), 13 of 21 (61.9%), 6 of 14 (42.9%), and 6 of 15 (40%) for LTNB, LTN, LTB, and LT, respectively. LTNB had significantly higher odds of successful treatment (OR = 4.5; 95% 1.1–19.1) compared to LT. Pain sensitivity based on limb withdrawal reflex was absent in a significantly higher number of cows (15/20; 75.0%) in LTNB compared to LTB and LT. LTB had a significantly lower lesion severity score in comparison to LTN. Overall, cows with limb withdrawal at day 28 after treatment were less likely (OR = 0.06; 95% CI 0.01–0.24) to develop a non-lame score. In conclusion, the treatment with therapeutic trim, hoof block, and NSAID led to better recovery and reduced pain sensitivity in moderately lame primiparous cows with good BCS compared to those that received only therapeutic trim. Further research on the changes within the hoof capsule following various treatment protocols is needed to elucidate the clinical benefits observed in this study.

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Treatment protocols for claw horn lesions and their impact on lameness recovery, pain sensitivity, and lesion severity in moderately lame primiparous dairy cows

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“…Two different working teams were formed: one with 2 behavior assessors blind to treatment and the other with 2 operators that randomly selected lame cows for inclusion in treatment groups (see below) and performed the trimming and algometry. Trimming was performed by an experienced veterinarian using a modified Dutch 5-step trimming technique (Al Manning and Bell, 2016).…”

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Use of topical local anesthetics to control pain during treatment of hoof lesions in dairy cows

Stilwell

Ferrador

Santos

et al. 2019

Journal of Dairy Science

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blind to treatment. In 27 cows, algometry measurements were performed before and after the procedure to assess animal reaction to pressure. Lameness scoring was again performed as the cow left the chute. Nonparametric tests and ANOVA were performed. Results showed that use of the topical anesthetic formulation significantly reduced reaction to trimming and lameness score after trimming when compared with nontreated animals. Algometry values showed increased pressure threshold after application of topical anesthetics. This study suggests that the use of topical local anesthesia with lidocaine and bupivacaine helps reduce pain associated with corrective trimming of severe hoof lesions, enhancing animal welfare and potentially ensuring safety of trimmers.

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“…Many authors suggest starting the trim on the medial claws of the hind feet and lateral claws of the front feet as they are usually less overgrown and can be used as a template for trimming the more overgrown neighbouring claw (Blowey, 1993;van Amstel and Shearer, 2006;Greenough, 2015;Atkinson et al, 2018). However, when both claw capsules are prominently different in size, bony structures and soft tissues also differ, so using the more normal claw as a template for more overgrown claw can lead to over trimming (Manning et al, 2016). The purpose of the first step of functional claw trimming is to shorten the dorsal wall of the claw.…”

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Review of guidelines for functional claw trimming and therapeutic approach to claw horn lesions in cattle

Vidmar

Hodnik

Starič

2021

Trop Anim Health Prod

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Lameness is one of the most pressing health and welfare problems in cattle, especially on dairy farms. The most common cause of lameness is claw pathology, often due to lack of appropriate functional claw trimming. Functional claw trimming restores the physiological shape of the claws, distributes weight properly between the claws and over the claw weight-bearing surface. It also allows closer examination of the claws for early signs of pathology. The methods of functional claw trimming described in the previous century are still applicable today, considering some recent findings on the subject. It is essential not to over-trim the claws and to maintain strict hygiene of the trimming tools. Claw horn pathology in the early stages is usually treated effectively by therapeutic claw trimming alone. The stoic nature of cattle and their natural tendency to hide pain often result in delayed treatment of claw diseases, leading to more advanced stages of disease/pathology associated with higher-grade lameness. This situation often leads to the development of neuropathic pain and hyperalgesia requiring multimodal treatment. Because claw horn diseases are multifactorial, veterinarians and others involved in animal management must be familiar with the preventive measures available to improve claw health in a cattle herd. Further research to improve claw horn quality and effectively control/prevent claw infections without polluting the environment or negatively affecting worker and animal health is still needed. This article reviews the latest knowledge on functional claw trimming and treatment of the most common claw horn diseases in cattle.

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Evidence base behind foot trimming in UK dairy cattle

Cited by 8 publications

References 29 publications

Treatment protocols for claw horn lesions and their impact on lameness recovery, pain sensitivity, and lesion severity in moderately lame primiparous dairy cows

Treatment protocols for claw horn lesions and their impact on lameness recovery, pain sensitivity, and lesion severity in moderately lame primiparous dairy cows

Use of topical local anesthetics to control pain during treatment of hoof lesions in dairy cows

Review of guidelines for functional claw trimming and therapeutic approach to claw horn lesions in cattle

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