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Focus on foot health in the transition period

Managing the transition cow with foot health in mind is important in reducing lesions and lameness in the next lactation

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 7 min read
Appropriate trimming is important in managing lameness during the transition period.
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Appropriate trimming is important in managing lameness during the transition period.

Foot health in the transition cow is becoming an ever-increasing area of attention, particularly relating to bruising in high yielding Holsteins. Hoof health consultant at Herd Health Consultancy,...

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