Lameness is regarded as the 3rd most common reason for cows to be culled on UK dairy farms after mastitis and fertility issues. On average, the cost of lameness is in the region of £330/case, and there are many factors that contribute to this figure; The initial treatment and hoof pairing Reduced feed intake (due to pain and unwilling to walk to feed trough) Poor fertility (lack of energy) Discarded milk if treated with antibiotics Vet costs and medicine Culling cost It goes