lameness

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

Developing a team approach and empowering that team to adopt a ‘measure, manage and monitor' mantra is key

An ambitious plan to stamp out cases of lameness on British dairy farms over the next 20 years has been published

Bristol University is pioneering an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system for monitoring cattle health and welfare through advanced camera technologies

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

A new state-of-the-art lameness detection device designed to visualize daily changes to hoof health, provide early detection of any potential issues and in turn, enable dairy farmers to make the earliest treatment has been launched by automatic footbath specialists Hoofcount

The findings of the UK's largest survey of dairy cow mobility and foot health highlights there is still a significant opportunity to reduce the economic, welfare, social and environmental consequences of compromised mobility

Identifying and addressing lameness pinch points as part of a structured review has helped one dairy farming family reduce cases by almost half