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common in pastured cattle due to holes and uneven walking conditions in the pasture. Cattle can injure their feet and legs when they are
processed through the working facilities of the ranch. Breaks in the skin are painful to the animal and can allow infections, such as tetanus, to start. These infec- tions can not only cause severe lameness, but can be life-threatening. Take care of any injuries early, before they can develop into more serious and economically important issues.
Knucklers We usually see knuckling at the fetlock and hock
joints, and occasionally at the shoulder joint. The cattle are actually walking on their fetlock because it has “knuckled” over the foot. This condition is often caused by a combination of vitamin E and selenium defi ciencies; stress is another possible cause.
Upper-leg lameness Lameness and injury to the upper leg are not as
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Artwork by Dino Cornay 58 The Cattleman August 2014
common as foot problems among beef cattle, but they are signifi cant causes of lameness. Problems in the up- per leg are usually caused by being kicked by another animal while in confi nement, or if the animal’s legs were banged by the corral gate while being confi ned for processing. Lameness can also be caused by a septic infection
of another part of the body. Diseases, such as BVD (bovine viral diarrhea), Histophilus somni, and Myco- plasma bovis, can settle in the joints of the beef cattle, causing lameness. Nutrition is an important tool in managing lameness
and is an effective treatment for lameness. Proper levels of essential trace minerals in a balanced nutrition pro- gram play a positive role in the overall health of cattle. Work with your veterinarian to make an accurate
diagnosis of any lameness, particularly herd problems, and to develop good facilities and handling procedures to minimize causes of lameness. Editor’s note: David T. Bechtol, D.V.M., of Palo Duro
Consultation, Research and Feedlot, with the help and support of other colleagues and Merck Animal Health, provides a quick reference sheet on what to watch for and provide to your beef cattle herd during your 2014 calendar of events. Dr. Jim Furman, owner of The Ani- mal Center, Alliance, Neb., contributes to this month’s information.
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