Abstract

Lameness associated with hoof diseases has a great economic impact on the dairy sector. Functional claw trimming is a scientific, repeatable method for maintaining physiological and biomechanical function of the bovine digit which can avoid the onset of lameness in cattle. This when carried out once or twice a year, is now regarded as an integral part of lameness management and control as well as claw health prophylaxis program. Modern claw trimming requires proper restraint systems for cattle. In India, till date there is no portable cattle crush designed for functional claw trimming of cattle. The present study demonstrates the successful designing and demonstration of a portable cattle-crush for routine hoof trimming in dairy cattle.
 

Keywords : Hoof trimming, Cattle, Crush