Radiographic evaluation of hoof affections in dairy cattle

Abstract

The study was undertaken to identify radiographic changes of hoof affections in dairy cattle. Out of the 78 cases radiographed, 67 cases were found to have lesions. Lateral and dorsopalmar/ plantar views of the affected foot of selected animals under study was evaluated.Soft tissue mass at inter-digital space, alterations in bone density of third phalanx, deviation of third phalanx were the major radiographic lesions diagnosed followed by fracture of third phalanx, osteomyelitis, deviation of second phalanx, periosteal reactions on phalanges and soft tissue swelling at coronary region. No radiographic changes were present in 14.10 per cent of the cases. Keywords: Radiography, hoof, dairy cattle