Livestock Studies
1994, Vol 34, Num, 1-2 (Pages: 025-037)
An Important Foot Disease in Cattle; Laminitis
Celal İZCİ 1
1 S. Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi, KONYA
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Laminitis is a diffuse aseptic inflammation of the corium of the claw. It may be
subclinical, subacute, acute and chronic. Laminitis may be regarded as multifactorial disease.
It is said to play an important role in the development of lameness in cattle. The primary
disease process can lead to a pathologic response within the foot, resulting in decreased
capillary perfusion, ischemia and necrosis of laminae. In the subclinical or subacute form laminitis
is very widespread, although its economic importance is not appreciated. Diagnosis
of the acute and chronic forms is easier because gait abnormalities and hoof deformation are
more obvioussing. Proper management especially of diet and hoofcare is the best prevention
for all types of laminitis.
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