Lameness in Dairy Cattle: A Practical Overview

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

7-21-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

4

Abstract

This fact sheet provides an overview of lameness in dairy cattle, including what it is, why it matters, and how to recognize and manage it. Information is geared toward producers, consultants, and educators.

Recommended Citation

Swartz, D., Taylor, K., Hadfield, J., & Clawson, J. (2026). Lameness in dairy cattle: A practical overview [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.