Three Common Hoof Problems in Dairy Cows: What to Look for and How to Prevent Them

Authors

• Drew Swartz, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Kalen Taylor, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Jacob Hadfield, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Justin Wyatt Clawson, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

7-20-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Abstract

This fact sheet covers the three most common hoof lesions in dairy cows and explains why they matter and how to prevent them on your farm.

Recommended Citation

Swartz, D., Taylor, K., Hadfield, J., & Clawson, J. (2026). Three common hoof problems in dairy cows: What to look for and how to prevent them [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.