Table 3.
Cow-level prevalence (number and percentage) of the claw disorders recorded on five TMR Holstein farms in South Africa between 2014 and 2023.
| Claw disorder | No. lesions present | Lesion presence (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total lesions | 1315 | 56.32 |
| Total infectious lesions | 1059 | 40.87 |
| Digital and interdigital dermatitis | 1035 | 39.58 |
| Heel erosion | 410 | 12.65 |
| Interdigital phlegmon | 36 | 0.99 |
| Total non-infectious lesions | 9.74 | |
| Sole ulcer | 102 | 2.87 |
| Sole haemorrhage | 63 | 1.76 |
| White line disease and separation | 111 | 3.14 |