How effective is individual claw trimming in cattle? An ex-vivo study

CANATAN U., Kurt H., Akbala M., Cetin M., ACAR H., ASLAN V., ...More

LARGE ANIMAL REVIEW, vol.27, no.1, pp.9-14, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Journal Name: LARGE ANIMAL REVIEW
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.9-14
  • Keywords: Individual claw trimming, morphometry, claw, cattle
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Claw trimming is an application to give a functional shape to the claws, to maintain foot weight distribution and to prevent foot diseases. Claw trimming should be done by experts. In this study, it was aimed to show the effectiveness of individual claw trimming applied in cattle claws by morphometric measurements.