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Recording hoof health
Evaluation
The cut-off values suggested are based on recommendations in Sweden. Find out which recommendations apply in your country.
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All claw lesions are recorded at hoof trimming, both at preventive trimming and when treating lame cows.
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For best results
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Record all claw lesions at hoof trimming, at preventive hoof trimming as well as when treating lame cows.
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Use ICAR Claw Health Atlas to see how different hoof disorders are defined: Atlas claw health and translations (icar.org)
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Monitor injuries and treatments for each individual on the basis of the information recorded.
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Assess the recovery prognosis for all cows treated.
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Use the information recorded to print lists of all animals with blocks and/or specific hoof disorders