Musculoskeletal Disorders

Guard, C.L.; Peek, Simon F.; Fecteau, Gilles

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-39055-2.00012-7

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“…Hypocalcemia is a well‐documented cause of recumbency in periparturient cattle 2,4,6 . Severe hypokalemia (usually <2 mEq/L), although much less common, also can cause recumbency 6 .…”

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“…Only 3/190 (< 2%) cows in our study were diagnosed with hypocalcemia as the sole cause of recumbency. Serum potassium concentrations are influenced by dry matter intake, concurrent metabolic disease, specific drug treatments, and acid‐base status 6 . Only 4/190 (2%) cows had severe hypokalemia (<2 mEq/L).…”

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“…Hypocalcemia is a well‐documented cause of recumbency in periparturient cattle. 2 , 4 , 6 Severe hypokalemia (usually <2 mEq/L), although much less common, also can cause recumbency. 6 Ionized calcium (the biologically active form of calcium) and serum potassium concentrations are easily measured using stall‐side point‐of‐care instruments, and were of particular interest to us.…”

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“…Nonambulatory adult cattle, unable or unwilling to stand, are commonly referred to as downers 1‐3 . Whatever the primary reason for recumbency, the risk of myopathy, neuropathy and complications associated with repeated, unsuccessful attempts to rise are well documented 1‐7 . Over the last 2 decades, flotation tanks have become more widely available for the management of nonambulatory cattle, especially in dairy‐dense areas of the United States.…”

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“… 1 , 2 , 3 Whatever the primary reason for recumbency, the risk of myopathy, neuropathy and complications associated with repeated, unsuccessful attempts to rise are well documented. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 Over the last 2 decades, flotation tanks have become more widely available for the management of nonambulatory cattle, especially in dairy‐dense areas of the United States. Their appeal lies in the buoyant, evenly distributed support that the water provides.…”

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Prognostic indicators for survival of downer cattle treated using a flotation tank in a referral hospital: 190 cases (2000‐2020)

Holschbach

Raabis

Peek

2022

Veterinary Internal Medicne

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Background: Nonambulatory cattle present therapeutic challenges in addition to animal welfare concerns. Flotation therapy is a treatment option, but more information regarding prognostic indicators for survival is needed to guide use of this modality. Hypothesis/Objectives: Evaluate historical and clinical variables assessed during hospitalization as prognostic indicators for survival in recumbent cattle undergoing flotation treatment in a referral hospital. Animals: A total of 190 nonambulatory dairy cattle. Methods: Retrospective case series. Medical records were analyzed from cattle undergoing flotation between 2000 and 2020. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association of clinical variables with survival to discharge.Results: Eighty-nine of 190 (47%) recumbent cattle survived to discharge. For each additional day of hospitalization, cattle were 1.10 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.02, 1.21) times more likely to survive. Cattle unable to walk out of the tank after their first float session were 0.11 (95% CI, 0.04, 0.28) times less likely to survive compared to cattle that could and inappetent cattle were 0.22 (95% CI, 0.07, 0.63) times less likely to survive compared to cattle with normal appetites. Cattle diagnosed with coxofemoral luxation or toxemia were 0.11 (95% CI, 0.02, 0.65) and 0.16 (95% CI, 0.02, 0.90) times less likely to survive, respectively, compared to cattle with causes of recumbency that were undetermined.Conclusions and Clinical Importance: Walking out of the tank after the first float session, appetite, diagnosis, and days of hospitalization are associated with outcome in nonambulatory dairy cattle treated by flotation. These findings can be used to determine likely outcome and guide treatment, referral, or euthanasia decisions.

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“…Hypocalcemia is a well‐documented cause of recumbency in periparturient cattle 2,4,6 . Severe hypokalemia (usually <2 mEq/L), although much less common, also can cause recumbency 6 .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Prognostic indicators for survival of downer cattle treated using a flotation tank in a referral hospital: 190 cases (2000‐2020)

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Raabis

Peek

2022

Veterinary Internal Medicne

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Evaluation of Claw Lesions in Beef Cattle Slaughtered in Northern Portugal: A Preliminary Study

Seixas,

Moura,

Grispoldi

et al. 2024

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Claw diseases have a profound impact on cattle welfare, affecting behaviors such as grazing, rumination, rest, decubitus, and water consumption. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of claw lesions and classify them according to the ICAR Claw Health Atlas (International Committee of Animal Recording) in two slaughterhouses. The influence of claw lesions on carcass weight, classification, and fat deposition was also examined. Involving 343 crossbreed cattle from 103 different extensive or semi-intensive farms, this study found an animal prevalence of claw disorders at 65.8%, with a higher incidence in females (n = 207, 60.35%) compared to males (n = 136, 39.65%). Despite the observed prevalence, claw lesions were not influenced by age or sex (p > 0.05). The main claw lesions identified, including heel horn erosion, double sole, and asymmetric claw, were consistent with the cattle management practices in the study area. These cattle were raised in small, rustic premises with uneven floors, utilizing a mix of manure and plant material as bedding and lacking access to pasture. Also, no negative economic impact was detected concerning carcass weight, classification, or fat deposition. Consequently, it was concluded that the presence of claw lesions in beef cattle raised under the characteristic management of this geographical area does not adversely affect animal health or farm economics.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Prognostic indicators for survival of downer cattle treated using a flotation tank in a referral hospital: 190 cases (2000‐2020)

Prognostic indicators for survival of downer cattle treated using a flotation tank in a referral hospital: 190 cases (2000‐2020)

Evaluation of Claw Lesions in Beef Cattle Slaughtered in Northern Portugal: A Preliminary Study

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