Alteration of claw dimensions in dairy cows affected with laminitis related sole lesions

This study was conducted among 18 lactating crossbred cows that had clinical lameness associated with painful sole lesions. Claw dimensions were recorded using standard techniques from affected claws in selected animals before functional hoof trimming and compared with standard values. A significant (p < 0.01) increase in the toe height and claw diagonal of the affected claws of selected animals was observed when compared to the standard values. Toe angle and heel height were significantly (p < 0.01) lower when compared to the standard values. No significant changes could be recognised in the toe length of the affected claws. Functional hoof trimming revealed laminitis related sole lesions like sole ulcers and white line which caused lameness in selected animals.