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Articles | Volume 69, issue 1
Articles | Volume 69, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-69-1-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-69-1-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 69, issue 1
Original study
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07 Jan 2026
Original study |  | 07 Jan 2026

Phenotypic and genetic analyses of claw lesions in TMR Holstein herds in South Africa

Robyn C. Joubert, Bernice E. Mostert, Andries Masenge, and Esté van Marle-Köster

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Lameness is a significant cow welfare issue, and it is directly linked to claw health. Large variation in the recording, identification, and management of claw lesions adds to the complexity of finding sustainable solutions. Phenotypic correlations and heritability estimates found in this study indicate that claw lesion data have the potential to be used for genetic evaluation of hoof health; therefore, simplification and standardisation of data collection should be encouraged.
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