Radiographic findings of digital bones and joints in lame cattle of Shiraz area

A radiographic study on bone and joint disorders was carried out on 77 cases of lame cattle in some dairy farms of Shiraz area. Various radiographic findings of digital region were recorded as: osteomyelitis, exostosis, alteration of bone density, calcified soft tissue, rotation of phalanges, arthritis, degenerative joint disease, joint bony ankylosis, luxation and angulation. In 70% of the lame cattle, radiographic findings of bone and joint were observed.