Sheep lameness can cause severe problems in many flocks and understandably remains an area of concern for many shepherds and smallholders. The change in the weather towards milder winters and wetter summers means the prevalence of lameness has increased. The constant...
How To Break The Digital Dermatitis Cycle Digital Dermatitis (DD) can cause lameness in cattle and primarily affects dairy cattle. One of the common effects of Digital Dermatitis in dairy cattle is a reduced milk yield (although the quality of milk will be...
What Is Contagious Ovine Digital Dermatitis (CODD) Contagious Ovine Digital Dermatitis (CODD), first recognised in 1997, is a severe foot condition that affects Sheep. It’s thought to have originated from dairy cattle due to Digital Dermatitis being the most...
Spotting Lameness Using Mobility Scoring Dairy cows maintaining good mobility and foot health is essential to their welfare and overall productivity. On average in the UK, there are thought to be anywhere from 50 to 70 cases of lameness per 100 cows per year, leading...
What Is Foul In The Foot? A common infection that can be found between the digits of cows is often referred to as “Foul In The Foot” (FITF). If the tissue area under the skin becomes infected, it can lead to severe cases of pain, inflammation, and swelling...
What is Cattle Foot Rot? Cattle Foot Rot is a disease that can affect cloven-hoofed mammals. The main issues Foot Rot causes are inflammation and the potential to cause lameness, with approximately 20% of lameness in all cattle attributed to Foot Rot. Cattle that...
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