Contents tagged with lameness

24 November 2021

Transmission of digital dermatitis between dairy cows

7 January 2021

Reducing antibiotic use is a top priority for the livestock industry, so understanding when to use them is an important part of the Healthy Feet Programme.

10 October 2024

Find out about how the Healthy Feet Programme (HFP) can help you to reduce lameness on your farm by identifying and applying the right solutions.

5 April 2024

Our Healthy Feet Programme (HFP) aims to help dairy farmers reduce the number of lame cows on their farms by identifying and applying the right management techniques.

21 February 2024

Lameness caused by infectious disease, such as digital dermatitis, can be spread between feet and cattle on contaminated equipment. Find out how to properly disinfecting knives, to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

15 December 2023

Find out more about the cattle foot care tool kit.

6 August 2020

Aftercare is an important consideration when treating lameness in dairy cows.

14 December 2023

Sole bruising is a common non-infectious cause of lameness, which requires altering the cow’s environment to manage the condition.

15 December 2023

Cattle hooves can become injured due to physical factors like weight bearing. It is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent further damage.

15 December 2023

Find out the correct way to block a foot and common pitfalls to avoid.

10 November 2020

Foul is a common infection in dairy cattle and is characterised by painful inflammation of the interdigital space and swelling. Find out how to spot it and treat it.

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