Interaction between the body condition score, gait, hindlimb conformation, and claw conformation in dairy cows in Aydin, Turkey / Interação entre o escore corporal, marcha, conformação do membro posterior e conformação do casco em vacas leiteiras em uma fazenda localizada em Aydin, Turquia

Breeding strategies aim to reduce lameness in dairies by using predictor traits to increase the selection of dairy cows. This study enhanced the present knowledge about association between the claw conformations (CC), hindlimb conformation (HiLC), gait, and body condition score (BCS) in dairy cows. A total of 166 lactating Holstein cows were enrolled in the study and scored for BCS, CC, HiLC, and gait. The abnormal HiLC group was statistically significant (P<0.001) to have more abnormal CC. Hock in (Hin) cows showed significance (P<0.001) with CC abnormalities. Cows with abnormal gait have less abnormal claw and limb conformation than normal cows (P=0.032). Lactation number (P=0.036) and abnormal HiLC (P<0.001) were significantly increased risk for CC. The present results might be useful for claw and hindlimb conformations, and breeding strategies of the herd.

Estratégias de melhoramento visam reduzir a claudicação em gado leiteiro usando características preditoras para aumentar a seleção de vacas com alta produtividade. Os objetivos deste estudo foram aumentar o conhecimento atual sobre a associação entre as conformações do casco (CC), conformação dos membros posteriores (HiLC), marcha e escore de condição corporal (BCS) em vacas leiteiras. Um total de 166 vacas Holandesas em lactação foram incluídas no estudo e pontuadas para BCS, CC, HiLC e marcha. O grupo HiLC anormal foi considerado estatisticamente significativo (P <0,001) para ter mais CC anormal. Vacas Hock in (Hin) mostraram significância (P <0,001) com anormalidades CC. Vacas com marcha anormal têm menos conformação anormal de cascos e membros do que vacas normais (P = 0,032). Número de lactação (P = 0,036) e HiLC anormal (P <0,001) aumentaram significativamente o risco de CC. Os presentes resultados podem ser úteis para conformações de cascos e membros posteriores e estratégias de reprodução do rebanho.

Economic impact of digital dermatitis treatment on a dairy farm: an application of the break-even analysis

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate the economic efficiency of DD treatment on milk yield in lame cows suffering from DD. A total of 33 Holstein dairy cows with DD were included in the study. The milk yields were assessed as (1st); beginning milk production (BMP), (2nd); peak milk production before the diagnosis (PMPBD), (3rd); diagnosis day milk production (DMP), and (4th); post-treatment milk production (TMP). In the first stage of analyses, using the E-views equity test of means program, cows were classified into three groups for diagnosis time of DD according to the day in milk (DIM) (Group 1: 0 DIM 50, Group 2: 51 DIM 100, and Group 3: 101 DIM 150). Analysis of variance (ANOVA F-Test) and the Welch F-Test were conducted to compare the means of TMP to BMP, PMPBD, and DMP. Differences between TMP and DMP were statistically significant in all three groups. In the second stage of analyses, a cost-benefit analysis was conducted to determine the break-even point for each group to cover treatment costs for increasing milk yield. The DIM of DMP was considered as the gained milk yield per cow. Treatment cost and the mean break-even DIM for each group was then calculated. After treatment, the mean optimum break-even day for Groups 1, 2, and 3 was determined as 18.68, 26.43, and 27.14, respectively. Results suggested that treatment of DD may be considered as favorable and useful for a dairy economy.

RESUMO: Esse estudo tem o objetivo de avaliar a eficiência econômica no tratamento da DD na produção de leite em vacas tratadas com claudicao. Foram incluidas no total 33 vacas leiteiras Holstein com DD nesse estudo. A produção de leite foi avaliada (1°); início da produção de leite (BMP), 2°; pico na produção de leite antes do diagnostico (PMPBD), (3°); dia de diagnostico da produção de leite (DMP), e (4°); produção de leite pós-tratamento (TMP). Na primeira etapa das análises, utilizamos o programa E-views Equity Test of Mean, as vacas foram classificadas em três grupos para o tempo de diagnostico de DD Segundo o dia do leite (DMI) (Grupo 1: 0 DIM 50, Grupo 2 : 51 DIM 100 e Grupo 3: 101 DIM 150).A análise de variância (ANOVA F-Test) e o Welch F-Test foram conduzidos para comparar as medias de TMP a BMP, PMPBD e DMP. Diferenças entre TMP e DMP foram estatisticamente significativas nos três grupos. No segundo estágio das análises, uma análise de custo-benefício foi realizada para determinar o ponto de equilíbrio para cada grupo para cobrir os custos de tratamento e aumentar a produção de leite. O DIM de DMP foi considerado como a produção de leite adquirida por vaca. O custo do tratamento e o DIM médio de equilíbrio para cada grupo foram então calculados. Após o tratamento, o dia de equilíbrio ideal médio para os Grupos 1, 2 e 3 foi determinado como 18,68; 26,43 e 27,14, respectivamente. Os resultados sugerem que o tratamento de DD pode ser considerado favorável e útil para uma economia leiteira.

Economic impact of digital dermatitis treatment on a dairy farm: an application of the break-even analysis / O impacto econômico do tratamento da dermatite digital em uma fazenda leiteira: a aplicação da análise do ponto de equilíbrio econômico

This study aimed to evaluate the economic efficiency of DD treatment on milk yield in lame cows suffering from DD. A total of 33 Holstein dairy cows with DD were included in the study. The milk yields were assessed as (1st); beginning milk production (BMP), (2nd); peak milk production before the diagnosis (PMPBD), (3rd); diagnosis day milk production (DMP), and (4th); post-treatment milk production (TMP). In the first stage of analyses, using the E-views equity test of means program, cows were classified into three groups for diagnosis time of DD according to the day in milk (DIM) (Group 1: 0 DIM 50, Group 2: 51 DIM 100, and Group 3: 101 DIM 150). Analysis of variance (ANOVA F-Test) and the Welch F-Test were conducted to compare the means of TMP to BMP, PMPBD, and DMP. Differences between TMP and DMP were statistically significant in all three groups. In the second stage of analyses, a cost-benefit analysis was conducted to determine the break-even point for each group to cover treatment costs for increasing milk yield. The DIM of DMP was considered as the gained milk yield per cow. Treatment cost and the mean break-even DIM for each group was then calculated. After treatment, the mean optimum break-even day for Groups 1, 2, and 3 was determined as 18.68, 26.43, and 27.14, respectively. Results suggested that treatment of DD may be considered as favorable and useful for a dairy economy.(AU)

Esse estudo tem o objetivo de avaliar a eficiência econômica no tratamento da DD na produção de leite em vacas tratadas com claudicao. Foram incluídas no total 33 vacas leiteiras Holstein com DD nesse estudo. A produção de leite foi avaliada (1°); início da produção de leite (BMP), 2°; pico na produção de leite antes do diagnostico (PMPBD), (3°); dia de diagnostico da produção de leite (DMP), e (4°); produção de leite pós-tratamento (TMP). Na primeira etapa das análises, utilizamos o programa E-views Equity Test of Mean, as vacas foram classificadas em três grupos para o tempo de diagnostico de DD Segundo o dia do leite (DMI) (Grupo 1: 0 DIM 50, Grupo 2 : 51 DIM 100 e Grupo 3: 101 DIM 150).A análise de variância (ANOVA F-Test) e o Welch F-Test foram conduzidos para comparar as medias de TMP a BMP, PMPBD e DMP. Diferenças entre TMP e DMP foram estatisticamente significativas nos três grupos. No segundo estágio das análises, uma análise de custo-benefício foi realizada para determinar o ponto de equilíbrio para cada grupo para cobrir os custos de tratamento e aumentar a produção de leite. O DIM de DMP foi considerado como a produção de leite adquirida por vaca. O custo do tratamento e o DIM médio de equilíbrio para cada grupo foram então calculados. Após o tratamento, o dia de equilíbrio ideal médio para os Grupos 1, 2 e 3 foi determinado como 18,68; 26,43 e 27,14, respectivamente. Os resultados sugerem que o tratamento de DD pode ser considerado favorável e útil para uma economia leiteira.(AU)

Comparison of clinical and hemodynamic effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia in calves

Background: Inhalation anesthesia is the preferred method for use on many animal species, including ruminants, due to its superiority over the injectable anesthetics. The most commonly used inhalation anesthetics are isoflurane and sevoflurane The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia on the cardiovascular system of calves.Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 20 calves (11 male, 9 female) between 1 and 6 months in age and 50 to 85 kg in body weight were used. The calves were divided randomly into two groups of 10 each, with one group being administered isoflurane and the other sevoflurane. An intramuscular dosage of 0.1 mg/kg of xylazine was administered to the calves as premedication. Induction was performed 10 min after calves were given an intramuscular dosage of 4 mg/kg of ketamine. Inhalation anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane or sevoflurane in 100% oxygen saturation. Before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, the body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate of the calves were recorded. Additionally, before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 15, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, serum electrolyte (Na+ , Ca++, K+ , Mg++) and blood gases (pH, pCO2 , pO2 , HCO3-, TCO2 , O2 Sat, HCT) were evaluated from blood samples taken from both groups. The second derivation, durations and amplitudes of the P and T waves, the durations and amplitudes of the QRS complex, and the durations of PQ and QT intervals were evaluated on the ECGs recorded before anesthesia, after induction and during anesthesia. Following anesthesia termination, the extubation time and the time it took for straightening of the head and standing up were recorded. Decrease in heart rate and body temperature were found significant in two of the groups.[...]

Comparison of Clinical and Hemodynamic Effects of Isoflurane and Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Calves

Background: Inhalation anesthesia is the preferred method for use on many animal species, including ruminants, due to its superiority over the injectable anesthetics. The most commonly used inhalation anesthetics are isoflurane and sevoflurane The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia on the cardiovascular system of calves.Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 20 calves (11 male, 9 female) between 1 and 6 months in age and 50 to 85 kg in body weight were used. The calves were divided randomly into two groups of 10 each, with one group being administered isoflurane and the other sevoflurane. An intramuscular dosage of 0.1 mg/kg of xylazine was administered to the calves as premedication. Induction was performed 10 min after calves were given an intramuscular dosage of 4 mg/kg of ketamine. Inhalation anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane or sevoflurane in 100% oxygen saturation. Before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, the body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate of the calves were recorded. Additionally, before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 15, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, serum electrolyte (Na+, Ca++, K+, Mg++) and blood gases (pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3-, TCO2, O2Sat, HCT) were evaluated from blood samples taken from both gr

Comparison of clinical and hemodynamic effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia in calves

Background: Inhalation anesthesia is the preferred method for use on many animal species, including ruminants, due to its superiority over the injectable anesthetics. The most commonly used inhalation anesthetics are isoflurane and sevoflurane The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia on the cardiovascular system of calves.Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 20 calves (11 male, 9 female) between 1 and 6 months in age and 50 to 85 kg in body weight were used. The calves were divided randomly into two groups of 10 each, with one group being administered isoflurane and the other sevoflurane. An intramuscular dosage of 0.1 mg/kg of xylazine was administered to the calves as premedication. Induction was performed 10 min after calves were given an intramuscular dosage of 4 mg/kg of ketamine. Inhalation anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane or sevoflurane in 100% oxygen saturation. Before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, the body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate of the calves were recorded. Additionally, before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 15, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, serum electrolyte (Na+ , Ca++, K+ , Mg++) and blood gases (pH, pCO2 , pO2 , HCO3-, TCO2 , O2 Sat, HCT) were evaluated from blood samples taken from both groups. The second derivation, durations and amplitudes of the P and T waves, the durations and amplitudes of the QRS complex, and the durations of PQ and QT intervals were evaluated on the ECGs recorded before anesthesia, after induction and during anesthesia. Following anesthesia termination, the extubation time and the time it took for straightening of the head and standing up were recorded. Decrease in heart rate and body temperature were found significant in two of the groups.[...](AU)

Comparison of the mid-shaft bone geometry between fractured and non-fractured femora in newborn calves

Background: Femoral fractures are one of the most common fractures in newborn calves. Other than trauma, some factorsmay play a role in femoral fractures in newborn calves. The evaluation of the mid-femoral bone geometry in calves mayprovide valuable information to the veterinary orthopaedists due to the relationship between the success of the orthopaedicsurgery. The purpose of the study was to determine the mid-femoral bone geometry in newborn calves, even if there wasdifference between fractured and non-fractured femur radiographs.Materials, Methods & Results: Fractured femora in 20 newborn calves were enrolled to study, and 40 femora from 20age and sex-matched calves without any obvious orthopedic diseases were included. All calves (n: 40) were Holstein, atthe age of 1-10 days, weighing 20-45 kg. Mediolateral femur radiographs were taken and measurements of the periosteal(Wp) and endosteal widths (We), as well as cranial (Tcr) and caudal (Tca) cortical thicknesses were performed directlywith digital caliper from the mid-shaft of the femora, where the minimum outside diameter and thickest cortex were present. Craniocaudal radiographs were not evaluated due to the abnormal projections. Three consecutive measurements wereobtained at once a week interval. A paired t-test and Wilcoxon test was used to determine the differences between thesame measurements of the right and left sides of non-fractured femora in normally and not normally distributed variables,respectively. The repeated-ANOVA was used to compare to the three consecutive measurements. The femoral corticalindex (FCI) was calculated, using the formula: (periosteal width - endosteal width) / periosteal width. Additionally, thevolume per area (VPA) was calculated, assuming the cylindrical shape of the femoral mid-shaft, by formula: [*(periostealwidth–endosteal width)*(1-femoral cortical index)]. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to...(AU)

Comparison of the mid-shaft bone geometry between fractured and non-fractured femora in newborn calves

Background: Femoral fractures are one of the most common fractures in newborn calves. Other than trauma, some factorsmay play a role in femoral fractures in newborn calves. The evaluation of the mid-femoral bone geometry in calves mayprovide valuable information to the veterinary orthopaedists due to the relationship between the success of the orthopaedicsurgery. The purpose of the study was to determine the mid-femoral bone geometry in newborn calves, even if there wasdifference between fractured and non-fractured femur radiographs.Materials, Methods & Results: Fractured femora in 20 newborn calves were enrolled to study, and 40 femora from 20age and sex-matched calves without any obvious orthopedic diseases were included. All calves (n: 40) were Holstein, atthe age of 1-10 days, weighing 20-45 kg. Mediolateral femur radiographs were taken and measurements of the periosteal(Wp) and endosteal widths (We), as well as cranial (Tcr) and caudal (Tca) cortical thicknesses were performed directlywith digital caliper from the mid-shaft of the femora, where the minimum outside diameter and thickest cortex were present. Craniocaudal radiographs were not evaluated due to the abnormal projections. Three consecutive measurements wereobtained at once a week interval. A paired t-test and Wilcoxon test was used to determine the differences between thesame measurements of the right and left sides of non-fractured femora in normally and not normally distributed variables,respectively. The repeated-ANOVA was used to compare to the three consecutive measurements. The femoral corticalindex (FCI) was calculated, using the formula: (periosteal width - endosteal width) / periosteal width. Additionally, thevolume per area (VPA) was calculated, assuming the cylindrical shape of the femoral mid-shaft, by formula: [*(periostealwidth–endosteal width)*(1-femoral cortical index)]. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to...

Comparison of Clinical and Hemodynamic Effects of Isoflurane and Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Calves

Background: Inhalation anesthesia is the preferred method for use on many animal species, including ruminants, due to its superiority over the injectable anesthetics. The most commonly used inhalation anesthetics are isoflurane and sevoflurane The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia on the cardiovascular system of calves.Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 20 calves (11 male, 9 female) between 1 and 6 months in age and 50 to 85 kg in body weight were used. The calves were divided randomly into two groups of 10 each, with one group being administered isoflurane and the other sevoflurane. An intramuscular dosage of 0.1 mg/kg of xylazine was administered to the calves as premedication. Induction was performed 10 min after calves were given an intramuscular dosage of 4 mg/kg of ketamine. Inhalation anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane or sevoflurane in 100% oxygen saturation. Before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, the body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate of the calves were recorded. Additionally, before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 15, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, serum electrolyte (Na+, Ca++, K+, Mg++) and blood gases (pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3-, TCO2, O2Sat, HCT) were evaluated from blood samples taken from both gr

Comparison of Clinical and Hemodynamic Effects of Isoflurane and Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Calves

Background: Inhalation anesthesia is the preferred method for use on many animal species, including ruminants, due to its superiority over the injectable anesthetics. The most commonly used inhalation anesthetics are isoflurane and sevoflurane The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia on the cardiovascular system of calves.Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 20 calves (11 male, 9 female) between 1 and 6 months in age and 50 to 85 kg in body weight were used. The calves were divided randomly into two groups of 10 each, with one group being administered isoflurane and the other sevoflurane. An intramuscular dosage of 0.1 mg/kg of xylazine was administered to the calves as premedication. Induction was performed 10 min after calves were given an intramuscular dosage of 4 mg/kg of ketamine. Inhalation anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane or sevoflurane in 100% oxygen saturation. Before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, the body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate of the calves were recorded. Additionally, before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 15, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, serum electrolyte (Na+, Ca++, K+, Mg++) and blood gases (pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3-, TCO2, O2Sat, HCT) were evaluated from blood samples taken from both gr

Comparison of Clinical and Hemodynamic Effects of Isoflurane and Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Calves

Background: Inhalation anesthesia is the preferred method for use on many animal species, including ruminants, due to its superiority over the injectable anesthetics. The most commonly used inhalation anesthetics are isoflurane and sevoflurane The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia on the cardiovascular system of calves.Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 20 calves (11 male, 9 female) between 1 and 6 months in age and 50 to 85 kg in body weight were used. The calves were divided randomly into two groups of 10 each, with one group being administered isoflurane and the other sevoflurane. An intramuscular dosage of 0.1 mg/kg of xylazine was administered to the calves as premedication. Induction was performed 10 min after calves were given an intramuscular dosage of 4 mg/kg of ketamine. Inhalation anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane or sevoflurane in 100% oxygen saturation. Before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, the body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate of the calves were recorded. Additionally, before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 15, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, serum electrolyte (Na+, Ca++, K+, Mg++) and blood gases (pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3-, TCO2, O2Sat, HCT) were evaluated from blood samples taken from both gr

Comparison of Clinical and Hemodynamic Effects of Isoflurane and Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Calves

Background: Inhalation anesthesia is the preferred method for use on many animal species, including ruminants, due to its superiority over the injectable anesthetics. The most commonly used inhalation anesthetics are isoflurane and sevoflurane The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia on the cardiovascular system of calves.Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 20 calves (11 male, 9 female) between 1 and 6 months in age and 50 to 85 kg in body weight were used. The calves were divided randomly into two groups of 10 each, with one group being administered isoflurane and the other sevoflurane. An intramuscular dosage of 0.1 mg/kg of xylazine was administered to the calves as premedication. Induction was performed 10 min after calves were given an intramuscular dosage of 4 mg/kg of ketamine. Inhalation anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane or sevoflurane in 100% oxygen saturation. Before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, the body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate of the calves were recorded. Additionally, before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 15, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, serum electrolyte (Na+, Ca++, K+, Mg++) and blood gases (pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3-, TCO2, O2Sat, HCT) were evaluated from blood samples taken from both gr

Comparison of Clinical and Hemodynamic Effects of Isoflurane and Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Calves

Background: Inhalation anesthesia is the preferred method for use on many animal species, including ruminants, due to its superiority over the injectable anesthetics. The most commonly used inhalation anesthetics are isoflurane and sevoflurane The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia on the cardiovascular system of calves.Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 20 calves (11 male, 9 female) between 1 and 6 months in age and 50 to 85 kg in body weight were used. The calves were divided randomly into two groups of 10 each, with one group being administered isoflurane and the other sevoflurane. An intramuscular dosage of 0.1 mg/kg of xylazine was administered to the calves as premedication. Induction was performed 10 min after calves were given an intramuscular dosage of 4 mg/kg of ketamine. Inhalation anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane or sevoflurane in 100% oxygen saturation. Before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, the body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate of the calves were recorded. Additionally, before anesthesia, after induction and at intervals of 15, 30, 45, and 60 min of anesthesia, serum electrolyte (Na+, Ca++, K+, Mg++) and blood gases (pH, pCO2, pO2, HCO3-, TCO2, O2Sat, HCT) were evaluated from blood samples taken from both gr