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To my late friend and mentor Dr. Paul Greenough FRCVS
Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Surgery
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.

Articles I have written or co-authored

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The above J. Dairy SCI 103 article is available online through IVIS

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Vic's Articles and Links

The cleftabet - evaluation of interdigital cleft conformation International Lameness in Ruminants Conference 2022 Poster Abstract

Hoof Trimming Records are Worth the Time – Progressive Dairyman Sept. 01/2015

Heat Stress and the Cattle Claw- Progressive Dairyman June 30/2014

Subtle Difference in Hoof Care for Dry Cows – Progressive Dairyman Oct. 01/2013

Steps Taken to Identify, Address Hoof Health – Progressive Dairyman Jan. 05/2013

This article is a summary of the Ontario Dairy Hoof Health Project findings and recommendations as well as comparisons between British Columbia and Alberta Dairy Herds that were monitored using a standardized evaluation program for lesion identification and severity scoring. This report is geared towards examining hoof health in relation to biosecurity. This report is the Ontario Dairy Hoof Health Project.

International Lameness Conference paper 2011 Published by IVIS Nov. 11/2012

Digital Dermatitis and Inter-Digital Infection Risks Increase As Inter-Digital Cleft Space in Holsteins Decrease Dr. Nynne Capion co-author

This observational study using computerized hoof health records of two species- Water Buffalo and Bovines (Holsteins) using four dairy herds consisting of 200 dairy cattle and 11 Water Buffalo. The data supports the hypothesis that the risk factor for hoof infections is relative to the width of the inter-digital cleft between the claws of the foot.

DIGITAL DERMATITIS AND INTER PDF

Three Factors Impact Incidence of Digital Dermatitis – Progressive Dairyman June 2012

Using an Index to help you rethink Lameness Prevention – Progressive Dairyman Canada Mar 15/2012

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