loss due to lameness

• keuzedeel
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

Loss due to lameness

Nordwin College in cooperation with:

• Axxell Utbildning AB Finnland
• Skjetlein vgs. Norway

"How to set up and execute a locomotion score"

Welcome

Introduction by activating knowledge

Short exercise

Explanation of the assignment

Short quiz

Planning and appointments

left

right

Which situation do you like most?
Left or right

How much, would you think is the average annual loss per cow due to lameness

1. 28 euro
2. 43 euro
3. 53 euro
4. 72 euro

veterinarian

antibiotic milk

premature culling

milkproduction loss

0,84

2,02

11,30

23,70

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Which management tool do we use to predict the loss due to lameness

1. body condition score
2. locomotion score
3. rumen score
4. manure score

Stands with flat back, but arches when walks. Gait is slightly abnormal.
Score ?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Arched back standing and walking. Favouring one or more legs but can still bear weight on them. Sinking of the dew claws is evident in the leg opposite to the affected one

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

How many cows we should at least score on locomotion in a herd of 100 cows

1. 44
2. 53
3. 80
4. 100