foot health

Preventative hoof trimming will not eliminate all foot health and lameness problems on-farm, but it is a key strategy to reducing future lameness risk

Managing the transition cow with foot health in mind is important in reducing lesions and lameness in the next lactation

Identifying lame cows early and treating cases promptly and effectively is crucial to reducing lameness on-farm and the associated costs to productivity

A rapid treatment response for lame cows in between scheduled hoof trimmer visits can pay dividends

Regular foot bathing is key to controlling digital dermatitis within the dairy herd, but active lesions should also be treated individually for effective long-term control

Managing on-farm risk factors is key to preventing cases of both foul in the foot and corkscrew claw in the dairy herd

Housing hygiene and routine footbathing both play an important role in preventing digital dermatitis infections on-farm

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.

One of the most common causes of lameness among the UK's dairy herds, sole lesions can have a significant impact on animal health and cow productivity