Up to 10% of Irish dairy cows lame at any time

Up to 10% of Irish dairy cows lame at any time

Around one in ten Irish dairy cows are thought to be lame at any one time, according to Teagasc.

Around one in ten Irish dairy cows are thought to be lame at any one time, according to a Teagasc report published this week detailing the latest best-practice prevention and treatment advice for stockkeepers.

Aside from its impact on welfare, lameness is one of the most costly conditions affecting Irish dairy herds, with an estimated cost of up to €300 per case.

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