Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Health risks of indoor confined feedlots for pets
By Grooms, Daniel L & Kroll, Lee Anne K·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice·2015·Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Indoor Confined Feedlots.
Plain-English summary
Indoor confined feedlots, which are used to raise animals in northern areas with a lot of rain and snow, have some benefits but also come with health risks. Animals in these settings may be more likely to develop problems like lameness (soreness in their legs) and tail injuries. Additionally, being in close quarters can help diseases spread quickly among the animals. Veterinarians can play a key role in managing these risks by suggesting practices that can help keep the animals healthier.
Abstract
Indoor confined feedlots offer advantages that make them desirable in northern climates where high rainfall and snowfall occur. These facilities increase the risk of certain health risks, including lameness and tail injuries. Closed confinement can also facilitate the rapid spread of infectious disease. Veterinarians can help to manage these health risks by implementing management practices to reduce their occurrence.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26139194/