Summary
To investigate an unexplained condition of leg swelling of feedlot cattle which although not fatal can cause significant economic loss through the large number of cattle which may be affected at any one time and the disruption to normal management.
- To ascertain if the condition had any effect on thermoregulation.
- To make recommendations for treatment and prevention.
Comprehensive investigations were carried out to determine the factors involved in this condition. This involved surveying the feedlot industry through a questionnaire and closely examining outbreaks of the condition in terms of clinical signs, disease pattern and possible causative factors.
