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Contents tagged with lameness
3 March 2023
Find out about how the Healthy Feet Programme (HFP) can help you to reduce lameness on your farm by identifying and applying the right solutions.
5 April 2024
Our Healthy Feet Programme (HFP) aims to help dairy farmers reduce the number of lame cows on their farms by identifying and applying the right management techniques.
21 February 2024
Lameness caused by infectious disease, such as digital dermatitis, can be spread between feet and cattle on contaminated equipment. Find out how to properly disinfecting knives, to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
15 December 2023
Find out more about the cattle foot care tool kit.
6 August 2020
Aftercare is an important consideration when treating lameness in dairy cows.
14 December 2023
Sole bruising is a common non-infectious cause of lameness, which requires altering the cow’s environment to manage the condition.
15 December 2023
Cattle hooves can become injured due to physical factors like weight bearing. It is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent further damage.
15 December 2023
Find out the correct way to block a foot and common pitfalls to avoid.
10 November 2020
Foul is a common infection in dairy cattle and is characterised by painful inflammation of the interdigital space and swelling. Find out how to spot it and treat it.
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.
15 December 2023
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.