¹Cukurova University, Faculty of Ceyhan Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery, TR-01250 Adana - TÜRKİYE
²Bursa Uludag University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery, TR-16059 Bursa - TÜRKİYE
³Bursa Uludag University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biometry, TR-16059 Bursa - TÜRKİYE DOI : 10.9775/kvfd.2025.35543 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. Keywords : Breed, Cow, Foot disease prevalence, Geographic region, Sample size, Türkiye