The Effects of Geographic Region and Breed on the Prevalence of Foot Diseases in Dairy Cows in Türkiye: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Canatan V. A., CANATAN U., UZABACI E.

Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, cilt.32, sa.2, ss.155-164, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 32 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.9775/kvfd.2025.35543
  • Dergi Adı: Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.155-164
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Breed, Cow, Foot disease prevalence, Geographic region, Sample size, Türkiye
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Foot diseases in dairy cows substantially affect animal welfare and farm profitability. This systematic review and meta-analysis estimated the pooled prevalence of foot diseases in dairy cows in Türkiye and assessed the effects of region, breed, and sample size. A comprehensive literature search was conducted for studies published between January 1999 and September 2024 in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Eligible studies were analyzed using a random-effects meta-analysis model. Heterogeneity was assessed using Cochran’s Q test and the I² statistic, and publication bias was evaluated through Egger’s test and funnel plot analysis. Of 5,779 studies identified, 31 met the inclusion criteria. The overall pooled prevalence was 20.52% (95% CI: 16.23–25.19). By region, prevalence ranged from 6.76% to 51.59%, with Holsteins showing the highest prevalence among breeds (13.22%). A comparison of study periods revealed that the prevalence significantly increased from 16.93% (95% CI: 12.01–22.50) in 1999–2014 to 24.81% (95% CI: 17.46–32.98) in 2015–2024. These findings highlight regional and breed-related differences in the prevalence of foot diseases in dairy cows in Türkiye.