Bovine Lameness

Question 1

Lameness scores

Answer 1

0 Normal
1 Mildly lame
2 Moderately lame
3 Severely lame

Question 2

Diagnosis and treatment/management protocol

Answer 2

Sole ulcer

(Trimming done)
Apply block to sound claw
NSAIDs (meloxicam)
Parenteral antibiotics
Deep straw bed if severe

Question 3

Diagnosis and treatment/management

Answer 3

White line disease

(Trimming done)
Explore impacted white line, drain abscess if present, remove under run sole
May need to remove wall section
Anti-biotic dressing (48h max)
Foot block other claw
NSAIDs (meloxicam)
Parenteral antibiotics if necrotic corium

Question 4

Diagnosis and treatment/management

Answer 4

Digital dermatitis

Clean, remove matted hair/scabs
Dry and apply topical antibiotic spray
Can bandage with antibacterial products (48h max)

Question 5

Treatment/management for interdigital necrobacillosis

Answer 5

Check for FB
Wash/flush with clean waters
Debride
Topical antibiotics
Parenteral antibiotics (3-5d oxytetracycline)

Question 6

Diagnosis and treatment/management

Answer 6

Slurry heel

Formalin foot bathing
Corrective trimming, spare heel

Question 7

Injectable treatments for a 500kg cow

Answer 7

Loxicom/inflacam = 20mg/ml

Meloxicam = 0.5 mg/kg, at 20mg/ml

500kg cow = 250mg
250mg/20mg/ml = 12.5 ml