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Foot Biomechanics and Anatomopathological Approaches in Cattle

Sığırlarda Ayak Biyomekaniği ve Anatomopatolojik Yaklaşımlar

Uygur Canatan(Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi)0000-0001-9650-0891
Hakan Salcı(Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi)0000-0001-6548-8754
Pages
45–49
Publication Date
2025-12-22
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In conclusion, anatomopathological alterations constitute a principal cause of lameness in cattle, and the preservation of biomechanical balance is essential for the maintenance of claw health.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Foot disorders in cattle, arising from alterations in the anatomical structure and disruption of biomechanical balance, represent major health problems.
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Key Findings & Data:The digital cushion, a critical structure for shock absorption, loses its protective function when its thickness decreases, thereby predisposing the claw horn to lesions.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, anatomopathological alterations constitute a principal cause of lameness in cattle, and the preservation of biomechanical balance is essential for the maintenance of claw health.
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⚙️Variables:Anatomopatoloji · ayak · biyomekanik

Abstract

Foot disorders in cattle, arising from alterations in the anatomical structure and disruption of biomechanical balance, represent major health problems. The axial alignment of the phalanges, the coordination of tendons and ligaments during locomotion, and the internal supportive structures of the claw are fundamental determinants of weight distribution. In the forelimbs, the medial claws, and in the hindlimbs, the lateral claws bear greater loads, leading to chronic overloading of specific regions and the subsequent development of lesions. The digital cushion, a critical structure for shock absorption, loses its protective function when its thickness decreases, thereby predisposing the claw horn to lesions. Weakening of the suspensory apparatus compromises the stability of the distal phalanx within the claw capsule, resulting in contusion, hemorrhage, and keratinization disorders in the corium. Furthermore, excessive claw overgrowth, wear, or deformities disrupt biomechanical load balance, causing excessive pressure in the abaxial regions and deterioration of horn quality. In conclusion, anatomopathological alterations constitute a principal cause of lameness in cattle, and the preservation of biomechanical balance is essential for the maintenance of claw health.

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Sığırlarda ayağının anatomik yapısı ve biyomekanik dengesinin bozulmasına bağlı gelişen ayak hastalıkları, önemli sağlık sorunları arasında yer almaktadır. Ayak kemiklerinin eksenel dizilimi, tendo ve ligamentler ile ayağın hareket esnasındaki uyumu ile tırnağın iç destek yapıları, ayakta yük dağılımını belirleyen temel unsurlardır. Ön ayaklarda medial, arka ayaklarda lateral tırnakların daha fazla yük taşıması, belirli bölgelerde kronik aşırı basınca ve buna bağlı lezyonların gelişimine yol açmaktadır. Şok absorbsiyonu sağlayan kritik bir yapı olan digital cushion’un boyutlarındaki küçülme, koruyucu etkisini azaltarak tırnak kornu lezyonlarına predispozisyon oluşturur. Suspansor apparatus bağlantısında meydana gelen zayıflama, distal falanksın tırnak kapsülü içindeki stabilitesini bozarak koryumda kontüzyon, hemoraji ve keratinizasyon bozukluklarına neden olmaktadır. Ayrıca tırnağın aşırı uzaması, aşınması veya deformiteleri biyomekanik yük dengesini bozarak, tırnağın abaksiyal bölgesinde aşırı basınca ve kornu kalitesinde zayıflamaya yol açmaktadır. Sonuç olarak, anatomopatolojik değişiklikler sığırlarda topallığın başlıca nedenini oluşturmaktadır ve ayaktaki biyomekanik dengenin korunması ise ayak sağlığının sürdürülebilirliği açısından kritik önem taşımaktadır.

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Canatan, U., Salcı, H. (2025). Foot Biomechanics and Anatomopathological Approaches in Cattle. Türk Veteriner Cerrahi Dergisi, Cilt: 3 Sayı: 2, 45–49. https://ajindex.com/articles/1603466

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