Contents tagged with lameness
6 August 2020
Digital dermatitis is a common cause of lameness. Find out how to identify this infection and treat it quickly before it spreads.
10 October 2024
Find out more about the infections that cause lameness and how they can be treated.
30 July 2020
Severe and complex lameness cases should be treated by a vet, so learn the limits of your expertise and consult your vet if in any doubt.
30 July 2020
Find out how to manage, prevent and treat less-common lesions in lame cows.
15 December 2023
These lesions are caused by imbalances of weight, trauma to the foot and other physical factors.
19 January 2024
Mixed lesions usually occur when a claw horn lesion becomes infected. However, an infection can lead to claw horn lesions, so prompt treatment is essential.
15 December 2023
Infections can spread through a herd and cause lameness if not spotted quickly and treated effectively.
10 October 2024
Find out how to identify lameness and check your herd’s foot health.
13 July 2020
Routinely mobility scoring helped Flintshire dairy farmer Rhys Davies reduce lameness across his herd and identify replacements for future breeding.
15 December 2023
Regularly scoring your cows for mobility is the first step towards reducing lameness in your herd.