Understanding the link between nutrition, healthy claws and production Inadequate nutrition during the rearing period may result in heifers of insufficient size at breeding, delayed ovulation, delayed first breeding and extended time to entrance into the lactating herd as a first-calf heifer.

Hoof blocks are an important component of the lameness management toolbox. Diseased or overtrimmed claws are both likely candidates to receive therapeutic hoof blocks. Blocking helps provide much-needed relief from weight-bearing by transferring weight onto the healthy claw so the damaged claw has sufficient time to heal.