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Index Chapter 1 An introduction to cattle lameness Background information Chapter 2 Normal horn formation. Structure and function Anatomy of the foot Chapter 3 Nutrition and claw health Chapter 4 Biomechanics of weight bearing Lameness scoring Claw trimming Functional claw trimming Thin soles Trimming of corkscrew claws Corrective trimming Guidelines Corrective trimming of claw horn lesions Lesions of the sole Lesions of the wall Lesions of the white line Lesions of the heel horn Surgical conditions Clinical signs and diagnostic procedures Tenivaginotomy and flexor tendon resection Ankylosis of the distal interphalangeal joint General treatment considerations Claw amputation Interdigital hyperplasia removal Pedal osteitis Traumatic pododermatitis Chapter 5 Laminitis Chapter 6 Pain management Chapter 7 Upper leg lameness Upper leg lameness caused by restraint Pheripheral neuropathies Downer cow syndrome Septic arthritis Degenerative joint disease Injuries to muscle, joints and supporting structures Heritable conditions of the upper leg Chapter 8 Infectious claw disease Interdigital dermatitis Footrot Digital dermatitis Chapter 9 Cattle behavior, facilities and handling Record keeping Chapter 10 Footbaths Knife sharpening
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Lameness in cattle.