Organization of Economic Measures in Case of Hoof Disease in Cows
The article presents the results of the analysis of the cause-effect relationship of the prevalence of diseases of the extremities in cows and heifers, and the factors promoting to their occurrence. In most agricultural enterprises engaged in cattle breeding, the problem of distal extremity diseases of cows and heifers remains urgent.Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the economic activities of the cattle-breeding sector of a particular agricultural enterprise will enable the development of the plan for organizational and economic measures to eliminate and prevent disease of the limbs of cows and heifers. In the action plan it is necessary to specify the schedule times, the amount of financing, the persons responsible for the implementation of specific items. The plan of organizational and economic activities should consist of the following main sections: adjusting the conditions of temperature and humidity regimes, the quality of the floor covering, the quantity and condition of the litter material; providing cows and heifers with an adequate ration, depending on the physiological state, fatness, productivity and laboratory blood results; carrying out of the clinical examination taking into account the analysis of the effectiveness of the methods and means of the treatment used, and, if necessary, the introduction of modern preventive measures that do not affect negatively the quality of products, as well as the provision of comfortable conditions for sick animals during the treatment period; the implementation of the preventive measures involving functional pruning of the hoof horn in all heifers and cows at least twice a year using fixing machines, modern tools and appliances, and, if necessary, foot baths.