Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical Management of Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Diseases of Feedlot Calves.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Anderson, David E & Miesner, Matt D
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
Abstract
Injuries, infections, and disorders of the musculoskeletal system are common in feedlot calves. These conditions often are amenable to surgical treatment with return of the calf to productivity. Weight gain and carcass quality are expected to be significantly adversely affected by pain and debilitation. The goal of surgical management of disorders of the joints, muscles, and feet should be resolution of the inciting cause, mitigation of pain, and restoration of form and function. If these are achieved, calves should return to acceptable, if not normal, feed intake, rate of gain, and carcass quality.
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