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10.21608/avmj.1996.183983

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A number of 412 buffaloes, 316 native cows and 430 Friesian cows were inspected out of them 156 buffaloes, 101 native cows and 121 Friesian cows had signs of claw abnormalities and overgrowths. The incidence of abnormalities was about 382 in buffaloes, 322 in native cows and 28% in Friesian ones. Hind claw abnormalities in Friesian cows were more frequent than fore claw abnormalities, while in buffaloes it was not the case Corkscrew, wrinkled, scissors claws, toeing out, in and overgrown claws were prevalent in buffaloes more than in native and Friesian cows. The age, species, type of floor, body weight, size of the udder and period of pregnancy play a role in the increase or decrease of claw abnormalities. The lateral perlvic claw of Friesian cows presented a high percentage of abnormalities. Two or more than two deformities can be observed in one a, It was necessary to moisten the claws for at 12 hours before correction in all species, however in buffaloes it was necessary to give rumpon I.M, 1/4 hour before trimming because of their visciousness

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Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal

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