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Indicator factsheet - Lameness scoring in dairy cows

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Lameness is a major welfare issue for dairy cows, associated with pain and discomfort. It manifests itself as an abnormal gait resulting from an injury or disease. This Indicator factsheet describes a dynamic and a static scoring system to assess lameness besides providing information on the impact of this condition, as well as legal requirements.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14353979

Authors: Ledoux, Dorothée, Veissier, Isabelle

Institutions: VetAgro Sup, Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement

Language: English

Topic: Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6911945321

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