Reading Time: 3 minutes Although feedlot pen riders do a good job of identifying lame cattle needing treatment, there has been very little work done to fully understand lameness in that sector. Knowing the types and prevalence of lameness could help to build better ways to treat and prevent it, says Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein. “We […] Read more
Study examines lameness in feedlot cattle and treatment options
Diagnosing the cause of lameness is not easy and so it’s difficult to know how to treat the animal or if culling is the best option
