Foot Health: How to identify, treat and prevent white line disease

A focus on cow flow and suitable concrete flooring in high traffic areas can help reduce the risk of white line disease. Katie Fallon reports.

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White line disease is typically more common in grazing herds due to cows travelling longer distances to grazing pastures.
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White line disease is typically more common in grazing herds due to cows travelling longer distances to grazing pastures.

One of the main causes of mobility challenges in dairy cows, white line disease can impact milk yields and lead to an increased risk of culling. And with evidence to suggest cows suffering from white...

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