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  Laminitis

  Posted by Charuka somarathna on May 19, 2025 at 8:48 am

  what are the main reasons?

  D Kannathasan replied 1 year ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  D Kannathasan

  Member

  May 22, 2025 at 5:28 am

  the delicate tissues inside the hoof, known as laminae, become damaged due to factors like improper nutrition, infections, toxins, or excessive weight-bearing.

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  Manimaran Jeyaseelan

  Member

  May 20, 2025 at 6:56 am

  Risk factors for laminitis other than diet

  Changes around calving. Often, dairy cows experience many changes around calving, such as being introduced to lactation diet and new housing facilities. …

  Floors and exercise. …

  Cow comfort and behavior. …

  Claw trimming.

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