Evaluation of the surface area of P3 in dairy calves following changes in management systems

Lameness negatively affects the well-being and economic productivity of beef and dairy cattle. It has been reported that the prevalence of lameness in dairy herds is nearly 20% for primiparous cows and almost 50% for multiparous cows. Hence, evaluation, development, and implementation of better management protocols are necessary to produce replacements which have healthy functional feet able to withstand the rigors of the industry. The focus of this study was to evaluate whether the honey structures in calves' feet will remodel and develop when exposed to rocky terrain.