Overview
Lameness is a painful condition that affects dairy cows and can have a negative impact on the dairy industry. As cattle vets it is imperative you keep across the latest information to combat it. This full day workshop will include both theory and practical components that will give you the skills to prevent and reduce the problem of lameness on farm.
Who should attend
Veterinarians, Students
Learning outcome
- the cost of lameness on dairy farms
- the anatomy of the foot to help understand the weak points in the claw
- the predominant lameness lesions seen in dairy farms
- how to amputate claws
- replacing dislocated hips
- the importance of using foot blocks
Further details
The Australian Cattle Vets and Veterinary Business Group have joined together to bring you “Sustainable Practices, Sustainable Business: Learning for the Future”.
Join us and an expected 150+ veterinary professionals between March 24-26, 2025, at the NEX, Newcastle, NSW where delegates will explore how new knowledge and techniques can enhance both cattle health and business profitability. Feature your products, services and of course, your brand to key decision makers and consumers in the veterinary profession. There will be workshops plus our signature social events, including and exhibition welcome, social events, and a conference dinner celebrating the excellence of both ACV and VBG members.
The conference will combine the practical aspects of veterinary science with the financial and business knowledge necessary to run a successful practice and we hope your company or organisation can be part of it.
Exhibition and Sponsorship bookings now open!
ACV & VBG 2025 Sponsor and Exhibition bookings
ACV & VBG 2025 Industry Prospectus
Delegate registrations now open! Register now!
Workshop - Dairy Herd Lameness – Find it, Fix It, Fight It!
End:24 March 2025, 4:30PM
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