title: Lameness examination in cattle.
abstract: Veterinarians are often asked to examine cattle for lameness. A good history, observation of stance and stride, and physical examination are critical to the diagnosis of lameness in cattle. Methods of examination, including observation of the animal at a distance and during movement, are described. Lameness grading systems and ancillary diagnostic tests are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Desrochers
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: St-Jean
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D012018:Reflex / Q000502:physiology