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Athletic cows move with ease and score more profits for the dairy.

National statistics indicate nearly 17% of cows have lameness challenges each lactation. Create high-performance feet and legs to keep them moving to the goal. Defend your herd against lost production, depressed fertility and subsequent metabolic disease by incorporating Zoetis Lameness traits into your selection index. Step up herd profitability by creating a roster of healthy, trouble-free cows.


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The Select Sires Podcast—Ep. 13: Lameness Traits - Underused and Underestimated

Select Sires Inc.'s  Chuck Sattler discusses the complex topic of lameness in dairy cattle. 

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Lameness Traits: Underused AND Underestimated

Whether it’s called locomotion, mobility, hoof health or cow comfort, avoiding lameness events is a challenge for nearly all dairies.

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USDA. 2018. Dairy 2014, “Health and Management Practices on U.S. Dairy Operations, 2014” USDA–APHIS–VS–CEAH–NAHMS. Fort Collins, CO#696.0218