Case Report

Hereditary laminitis in Jersey calves in Zimbabwe

M. J. Hoyer
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association | Vol 62, No 2 | a1593 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/jsava.v62i2.1593 | © 2020 M. J. Hoyer | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 31 August 2017 | Published: 30 June 1991

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M. J. Hoyer, Department of Clinical Veterinary Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

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Abstract

The clinical signs and radiological findings of a rare laminitis-like condition in Jersey calves (n = 6) are described. Regular hoof-trimming proved very beneficial. Pedigree studies of the affected calves strongly suggest a recessive autosomal inheritance.

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Jersey cattle; laminitis; hereditary

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