Hoof Overgrowth in Saanen Goats: A Study on Relationship Between Hoof Overgrowth, White Line Disease, Lameness and Body Condition

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Published: Apr 19, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/jhvms.32365
Keywords:
Saanen goats claw hoof overgrowth white line disease lameness body condition
Z Bozkan
Adnan Menderes University Veterinary Faculty Department of Surgery
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4233-6496
Z Bilgen
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Aydın Adnan Menderes, TR-09020 Aydın, TÜRKİYE
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4020-9779
O Bulut
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman, TR-48200 Muğla, TÜRKİYE
B Kibar Kurt
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Aydın Adnan Menderes, TR-09020 Aydın, TÜRKİYE
E Gülendağ
Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Siirt, TR-56100 Siirt, TÜRKİYE
A Belge
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Aydın Adnan Menderes, TR-09020 Aydın, TÜRKİYE
Abstract

Hoof diseases are very common causes of lameness and hoof health, is very important factor for productivity and yield capacity in the small ruminants. This study was conducted in 97 Saanen goats aged 12-18 months, and weighing between 30-40 kg. Hoof overgrowth (HO), white line disease (WLD), lameness score (LS) and body condition score (BCS) were scored by using 3-point, 5-point, 4-point and 5-point scale systems respectively. The hooves of all goats were evaluated in terms of foot rot and interdigital dermatitis, toe granuloma/abscess and laminitis as absent or present and were not found in any of the goats included in the study. A negative and significant relationships were found between the BCS and LS, HO and WLD scores. Mean HO was significantly lower only for the right fore claw, but there was statistically significant difference between all four claws for WLD. Also, positive and highly significant relationship was found between HO and WLD. The incidence of HO between the fore and hind claws was no significantly different, but WLD in the hind claw was significantly higher than the fore claws. Consequently, in goats, lower BCS was associated with increase in the severity of LS, HO and WLD. Also, at a higher rate WLD was seen in the hind legs and, it has been demonstrated that HO may predispose to WLD.

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