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Hoof Health Proofs


EXCLUSIVELY TO UMOTEST - COOPEX BULLS

 

Since December 2023, Hoof Health proofs have been released. There are 8 diseases identified in the Montbeliarde breed. To select efficiently, a global synthesis and two composite synthesis are now available. 

HOW TO USE HOOF HEALTH PROOFS?

Hoof Health Synthesis proof (STPI) = 50% Infectious lesions synt.(SLI) + 50% Mechanical injuries synt. (SLM). The Hoof Health Synthesis leads to an improvement on global hoof health selection and on the 8 diseases identified in the Montbeliade breed. But breeders can also use separately one of the two composite index synthesis to improve either mechanical injuries or infectious lesions.

3rd REASON OF CULLING IN THE DAIRY HERD

If lameness during 1st lactation :  x3 risk of lameness in 2nd lactation / x1.5 risk of culling in 2nd lactation

 

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