Laminitis in Cattle: A Bibliometric Analysis

Laminitis is a condition characterized by lameness, which poses a significant economic burden on the dairy industry. The condition presents a challenge in combat due to its multifactorial etiology. This is why it remains a widespread issue globally, including the developed countries. This study aims to reveal publication trends and interactions between studies outcomes based on the data obtained from the Web of Science. To access the appropriate articles, a search was conducted using the keyword “laminitis” as the inclusion criteria. The search criteria included selecting “English” as the language, “Article” as the document type, and “All Fields” as the search method. The study revealed that a total of 967 articles were published during the analyzed period. The average annual growth rate of the studies was found to be 6.35%. The highest number of articles were published in 2019 with 64 articles (6.61%). With the keyword analysis, “lameness”, “cattle,” and “dairy cattle” were identified as the most relevant keywords. The analysis of the keywords indicated that laminitis is an important concern not only for animal welfare but also for behavioral sciences as well as economic loss. In terms of article count, the United Kingdom exhibited the highest performance. The journal with the highest number of articles in this field was Preventive Veterinary Medicine 8.8% (85 articles). Whay H.R. from the United Kingdom was identified as the most influential author. A general upward trend in the number of publications primarily driven by developed countries was observed during the period analyzed in the study.