Dairy

17 January 2025

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.

10 October 2024

Find out more about the infections that cause lameness and how they can be treated.

1 June 2020

The HerdAdvance project first recruited farmers in the autumn of 2018, with a second opportunity to join the project in the autumn of 2019.

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.

30 July 2020

Find out how to manage, prevent and treat less-common lesions in lame cows.

15 December 2023

These lesions are caused by imbalances of weight, trauma to the foot and other physical factors.

19 January 2024

Mixed lesions usually occur when a claw horn lesion becomes infected. However, an infection can lead to claw horn lesions, so prompt treatment is essential.

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