Cattle lameness and hoofcare : an illustrated guide / Roger Blowey, BVSc, FRCVS, FRAgS (RCVS Specialist in Cattle Health and Production (dairy)).

Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-157) and index.

The incidence and costs of lameness -- Foot structure, function and inflammation (coriosis/laminitis) -- Weight-bearing surfaces and hoof overgrowth -- Hoof-trimming -- Common diseases of the foot and treatments -- The causes of prevention of lameness -- Appendix. A summary of factors causing lameness.

Lameness is one of the main conditions affecting cattle and is considered a major welfare problem with significant impact on animal productivity. The well-established practical book explores the issue of lameness in detail and provides a fundamental guide to prevention and hoof care.--