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Lameness

Solution name: Lameness

Aim: The aim is not to have lame lambs.

Description:

The lamb is under its mother and after weaning in the fattening house.

Topic: Health

Production:  Dairy / Meat

Animal Category: Ewes/Lamb/Replacements

Issue: Lameness

Level of Solution: Knowledge, Practical

Country: Hungary

 

 

 

 

 

How to implement it

Regular foot caring at herd level. Regular use of the foot bath is recommended. It should be constantly monitored if any of it does not heal it should be re-caught and re-treated.

Expected benefits
  • better growth
  • better mood
Prerequisites and/or limits
  • foot bath
  • sorting paddock

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